Topic 2: Proteins + Nucleic Acids Flashcards

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What elements make up proteins?

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C, H, O, N, and sometimes S
ex. albumin

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What is the function of proteins? (4)

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  1. Structural material (like collagen)
  2. enzymes, hormones, transporters
  3. antibodies
  4. source of energy (esp. when carbs and lipids are in low supply)
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3
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What are the monomers of proteins?

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  • amino acids
  • these are the basic building blocks of proteins
  • each amino acid has its own name (e.g. glycine)
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4
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What are dipeptides?

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  • 2 AA joined by a peptide bond
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What are polypeptides?

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  • many amino acids joined by a peptide bond
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6
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What is the definition of a protein?

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  • 1 or more polypeptides folded into the final shape
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7
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What elements do nucleic acids consist of?

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C, H, O, N, P

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8
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What are the 2 forms of nucleic acids?

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  • DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
    -RNA (ribonucleic acid)
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9
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What are the monomers, or building blocks of nucleic acids?

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  • nucleotides
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10
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What does each nucleotide consist of? (3)

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  • P04- (phosphate)
  • monosaccharide (simple sugar) - either ribose in RNA or deoxyribose in DNA
  • organic base (ATCGU)
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