Quaternary Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Complexes
A
Arrangement of multiple protein molecules
2
Q
> 1 protein molecules is called
A
Polypeptide
3
Q
2 protein molecules
A
Dimers
4
Q
3 protein molcules
A
Trimers
5
Q
4 protein molecules
A
Tetramers
6
Q
Oligomers may be:
A
- homotypic
- heterotypic
7
Q
Homotypic
A
Formed with IDENTICAL👯♀️ protein monomers
8
Q
Heterotypic
A
formed with DIFFERENT👫 protein monomers
9
Q
Ex. Hemoglobin is which type of oligomer?
A
Heterotypic
2 alpha subunits
2 beta subunits
10
Q
Protein subunits of oligomers interact through_____________ interactions?
A
Non-covalent
