Protiens and Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
covalently bonded by a series of peptide bonds to form polypeptides
A
amino acids
2
Q
stages of protein folding
A
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
3
Q
in protein folding what happens if there is an error
A
it’s going to do the most damage if occured in the primary stage
4
Q
define nucleic acids
A
complex macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information
5
Q
phosphate, ribose sugar, and nitrogen base are
A
nucleotide
6
Q
bond between a phosphate group and a sugar
A
phosphodiester
7
Q
define protein
A
compounds made of small carbon compounds called amino acids
