Protiens Flashcards
1
Q
What is this? H R O \ | // N-C-C / | \\ H H OH
A
A protein molecule.
2
Q
What is a dipeptide?
A
2 amino acids joined by dehydration synthesis.
3
Q
What is many amino acids joined together?
A
Polypeptide chain.
4
Q
This? H R O H R O \ | // \ | // N-C-C -------- N-C-C / | \ / | \ H H OH H H OH
A
Dipeptide. The OH and the H join to form water and are removed from the molecule.
5
Q
What is a polypeptide called when it is functional?
A
Protein
6
Q
What factors affect the nature of a protein?
A
The type of Amino Acid present.
The order of the amino acids
The number of amino acids
7
Q
What is denaturation?
A
The changing of a proteins shape that prevents it from working.
