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Which amino acid is classified as a weakly basic amino acid?
Which amino acid is classified as a weakly basic amino acid?
How many aromatic amino acids are mentioned?
How many aromatic amino acids are mentioned?
Which amino acid has a thiol side chain?
Which amino acid has a thiol side chain?
Which of the following amino acids contains an amide side chain?
Which of the following amino acids contains an amide side chain?
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What type of functional groups do Serine and Threonine contain?
What type of functional groups do Serine and Threonine contain?
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Which amino acid is indicated to be bulky and hydrophobic?
Which amino acid is indicated to be bulky and hydrophobic?
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Which amino acid contains a guanidine group?
Which amino acid contains a guanidine group?
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Which of the following amino acids is classified as an amide?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as an amide?
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What is the primary function of proteins in cells?
What is the primary function of proteins in cells?
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Which amino acid is considered to be non-essential due to its ability to be biosynthesized?
Which amino acid is considered to be non-essential due to its ability to be biosynthesized?
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What structural feature do all 20 natural amino acids share?
What structural feature do all 20 natural amino acids share?
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What is the configuration of all natural amino acids in terms of stereochemistry?
What is the configuration of all natural amino acids in terms of stereochemistry?
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What characteristic of amino acid side chains generally determines their hydrophobicity?
What characteristic of amino acid side chains generally determines their hydrophobicity?
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Which of the following amino acids has the one-letter abbreviation 'I'?
Which of the following amino acids has the one-letter abbreviation 'I'?
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What common structure do amino acids form in solution?
What common structure do amino acids form in solution?
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Which amino acid is unique due to its unusual structure and is classified as aliphatic?
Which amino acid is unique due to its unusual structure and is classified as aliphatic?
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What is the function of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the function of RNA polymerase during transcription?
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Which of the following correctly describes a codon?
Which of the following correctly describes a codon?
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What role does tRNA play in protein synthesis?
What role does tRNA play in protein synthesis?
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During which process is DNA unzipped?
During which process is DNA unzipped?
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What base pair is complementary to adenine in DNA?
What base pair is complementary to adenine in DNA?
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How many bases are in a single codon?
How many bases are in a single codon?
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Which of the following statement is true regarding translation?
Which of the following statement is true regarding translation?
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Which pair represents a complementary base pairing in RNA?
Which pair represents a complementary base pairing in RNA?
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What is the primary structure of a protein determined by?
What is the primary structure of a protein determined by?
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What characterizes a β-sheet in protein structure?
What characterizes a β-sheet in protein structure?
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How are the N-terminus and C-terminus of a protein defined?
How are the N-terminus and C-terminus of a protein defined?
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Which protein is an example of having significant β-sheet structure?
Which protein is an example of having significant β-sheet structure?
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What is true about the α-helix structure in proteins?
What is true about the α-helix structure in proteins?
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Why is predicting protein folding considered challenging?
Why is predicting protein folding considered challenging?
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Which statement is true about secondary protein structures?
Which statement is true about secondary protein structures?
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What type of bond primarily stabilizes the α-helix structure of proteins?
What type of bond primarily stabilizes the α-helix structure of proteins?
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What facilitates the cross-linking of the peptide chains in insulin?
What facilitates the cross-linking of the peptide chains in insulin?
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Which amino acids are most commonly associated with binding to metal ions?
Which amino acids are most commonly associated with binding to metal ions?
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Which statement best describes the essential amino acids?
Which statement best describes the essential amino acids?
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In the context of proteins, what role do amino acids primarily serve?
In the context of proteins, what role do amino acids primarily serve?
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What characterizes the role of amino acids with lone-pair functionality in enzyme active sites?
What characterizes the role of amino acids with lone-pair functionality in enzyme active sites?
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What role do hydrophobic sidechains play in proteins?
What role do hydrophobic sidechains play in proteins?
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Which amino acids are known for promoting flexibility and rigidity in proteins?
Which amino acids are known for promoting flexibility and rigidity in proteins?
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How do acidic groups in the cellular environment behave at neutral pH?
How do acidic groups in the cellular environment behave at neutral pH?
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What type of interactions do acidic and basic sidechains form?
What type of interactions do acidic and basic sidechains form?
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Where are hydrophobic sidechains predominantly located in proteins?
Where are hydrophobic sidechains predominantly located in proteins?
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What is a primary function of salt bridges in proteins?
What is a primary function of salt bridges in proteins?
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Which interaction type is primarily involved in protein-protein recognition?
Which interaction type is primarily involved in protein-protein recognition?
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In terms of amino acid characteristics, what property supports protein folding in cells?
In terms of amino acid characteristics, what property supports protein folding in cells?
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Study Notes
Amino Acids
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and peptides.
- Some amino acids can be produced by the body, while others must be obtained from the diet.
- Proteins are crucial for enzymatic reactions in cells.
- There are 20 naturally occurring amino acids.
- All amino acids share a common core structure (NH2-CHR-COOH).
- Amino acids are distinguished by their unique side chains (R groups).
- In solution, amino acids exist as zwitterions.
- All naturally occurring amino acids have the L configuration.
Types of Amino Acids
- Aliphatic side chains: 6 amino acids with hydrophobic hydrocarbon side chains.
- Aromatic side chains: 4 amino acids with aromatic structures. Histidine is weakly basic, tyrosine is weakly acidic, and the other two (phenylalanine and tryptophan) are bulky and hydrophobic.
- Alcohols: 2 amino acids with alcohol side chains (serine and threonine).
- Acids: 2 carboxylic acid side chains (aspartate and glutamate).
- Amides: 2 amide side chains (asparagine and glutamine)
- Bases: Guanidine and amine side chains (arginine and lysine) (both strongly basic).
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Thiol/thioethers: 2 sulfur-containing amino acids (cysteine and methionine)
- Selenocysteine is another sulfur containing amino acid (relatively rare).
Essential Amino Acids
- Humans require certain amino acids from their diet because they cannot synthesize them quickly enough.
- Valine, leucine, isoleucine, histidine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, methionine, threonine, and lysine are generally considered essential.
Peptide Bonds
- Peptides are formed when amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds.
- Peptide bonds are amide bonds that link the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another.
Protein Structure
- Primary structure: The linear sequence of amino acids in a protein.
- Secondary structure: Local folding of the polypeptide chain (e.g., alpha-helices and beta-sheets), stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
- Tertiary structure: The overall three-dimensional shape of a protein, stabilized by interactions between amino acid side chains. This can include several secondary structures.
- Quaternary structure: The arrangement of multiple protein subunits in a larger protein complex.
Nucleic Acids
- Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids(DNA and RNA)
- Three RNA bases constitute a codon. This specifies the amino acid to be added to the protein chain
- Example: UUC = Phenylalanine
- Codons take place in ribosomes
- During transcription, DNA is unzipped and RNA is generated from the DNA template strand using RNA polymerase. Bases are added to the 3' end.
- tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome to add to the growing protein chain. It matches its anticodon to the mRNA sequence.
- DNA can be transcribed into mRNA to provide the template for the protein amino acid sequence.
- The N-terminous forms the start of the protein chain and the C-terminous is where the chain is elongated.
Additional Considerations
- Functional properties of proteins are strongly influenced by interactions between amino acid side chains.
- Interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, hydrophobic interactions, and disulfide bonds impact protein folding and function.
- Some proteins have metal ion binding properties.
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Test your knowledge on amino acids with this quiz that covers various classifications, functional groups, and structural features. From their basic properties to specific side chains, explore the essential aspects of these fundamental building blocks of proteins.
