Quiz 3 Flashcards
What is an amino acid
A central carbon atom with an amino group and a carboxyl group bout to it
A protein is a polymer of
Amino acids
What is a radical
It is attached to the central carbon and this e group may be a single hydrogen or complex ring of carbon
How many amino acids are there in the body?
20
What is a peptide
Any molecule composed of two or more amino acids joined by a peptide bond
Chains of fewer than 10 to 15 amino acids are called
Oligopeptides
Chains longer than 15 amino acids are called
Polypeptides
A protein is
A polypeptide of 15 or more amino acids
What is the average weight of a proton
30,000 amu
How many levels of complexity do proteins have
Three to four
What is a proteins primary structure
Amino acid sequence
Secondary structure is
A coiled or folded shape held together by hydrogen bonds
Multiple bonds
Quaternary structure
What type of forces play a role in stabilizing tertiary structure
Van see waals
