Biochemistry: Macromolecules and Amino Acids
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Which class of biologically important molecules does insulin belong to?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Nucleic acids
  • Proteins (correct)
  • Lipids
  • What does the first pKa in an amino acid titration curve represent?

  • Protonation/deprotonation of the amine (correct)
  • Deprotonation of the side chain
  • Protonation of the carboxyl group
  • Ionization of the zwitterion
  • Which amino acid is not optically active due to its side chain being a hydrogen atom?

  • Val
  • Ala
  • Pro
  • Gly (correct)
  • Which two amino acids among the standard 20 contain sulfur atoms?

    <p>Met and Cys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional group do all amino acids contain, except for Pro?

    <p>Carboxyl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chirality of an amino acid is due to its alpha carbon being bonded to what?

    <p>Four different chemical groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At pH = 7, what type of molecule is Glu primarily considered?

    <p>Zwitterion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The titration reaction at pKa2 for valine is represented by which of the following equations?

    <p>--COOH + OH^-^ --COO^-^ + H<del>2</del>O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For amino acids with neutral R groups, at any pH below the pI of the amino acid, the population of amino acids in solution will have:

    <p>A net positive charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding Arg in protein chemistry?

    <p>Often found in β-turns due to the low steric constraints of the R group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amino acids are joined during a(n) ___ reaction, forming a(n) ___ bond/linkage.

    <p>Condensation; peptide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of proteinogenic amino acids (used to make proteins) in humans?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid undergoes acetylation as a posttranslational modification?

    <p>Lys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forces stabilizes protein structure?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes parallel β-sheets?

    <p>Adjacent peptides are oriented so that N-terminus aligns with N-terminus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phosphorylation of a protein typically serves which purpose?

    <p>To change the protein's charge and thus its function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding the binding of arsenic to protein is accurate?

    <p>Binding to one subunit does not affect others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the functions of heme?

    <p>It plays a role in group transfer reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During hemoglobin's transition from the T state to the R state, which event occurs?

    <p>The oxygen moves from one subunit to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the induced-fit model, which binding is essential for enzyme function?

    <p>Substrate must bind to the active site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is incorrect regarding enzymes?

    <p>They do not show specificity in reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategies are NOT used by RNase in its mechanism?

    <p>Covalent catalysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT represented in the energy diagram for chymotrypsin?

    <p>The binding energy of substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cofactor specifically assists in acyl group transfer?

    <p>Coenzyme A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Zn^2+^ likely play in enzyme catalysis?

    <p>Stabilize negative charges in the substrate to aid in binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of inhibition is exemplified by the interaction of sarin with acetylcholinesterase?

    <p>Covalent irreversible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected effect on reaction velocity when doubling substrate concentration [S] far above KM?

    <p>The v<del>i</del> will be approximately the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a competitive inhibitor affect apparent KM and Vmax?

    <p>Increases the apparent <em>K<del>M</del></em> and decreases the apparent <em>V<del>max</del></em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does an inhibitor binding to the same active site region as the substrate have under saturating substrate levels?

    <p>The true <em>V<del>max</del></em> can still be reached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about noncompetitive inhibitors is true?

    <p>They decrease the apparent <em>V<del>max</del></em> but do not affect <em>K<del>M</del></em>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic does NOT describe β-lactams?

    <p>They are effective against all bacterial types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of a noncompetitive inhibitor on enzyme kinetics?

    <p>It remains effective regardless of substrate concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the effect of temperature and pH on protein structure?

    <p>Temperature and pH can cause proteins to unfold (denature).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterization is NOT applicable to myoglobin?

    <p>It consists of multiple polypeptide chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of protein structure is predominantly formed by noncovalent bonds?

    <p>Secondary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the quaternary structure of proteins?

    <p>It involves multiple polypeptide subunits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Asp to Met mutation in hemoglobin is true?

    <p>The mutation greatly affects oxygen binding compared to carbon monoxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the properties of proteins?

    <p>Each polypeptide of the same type has a unique tertiary structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the binding characteristics of the recently discovered protein that binds arsenic?

    <p>It binds arsenic with a low affinity of K<del>D</del> = 3 mM.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does calcium play in the context of proteins?

    <p>It regulates protein function and aids in blood clotting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Macromolecules

    • Insulin is a protein
    • Proteins are one of the four major classes of biological molecules

    Amino Acids

    • The titration curve of an amino acid shows two pKa values
    • The first pKa represents the protonation or deprotonation of the carboxyl group
    • Glycine is the only amino acid that is not optically active, because its side chain is only a hydrogen atom
    • Cysteine and Methionine are the only two amino acids containing sulfur
    • Aside from proline, all other amino acids contain a primary amino group, a carboxyl group, and a hydrogen atom bonded to the alpha carbon
    • The chirality of an amino acid derives from the alpha carbon, which is bonded to four different chemical groups
    • Glutamate (Glu) has a side chain that can act as an acid or base and participate in acid-base catalysis.

    Protein Structure

    • Amino acids are joined by peptide bonds through condensation reactions, forming a polypeptide chain
    • There are 20 proteinogenic amino acids incorporated into proteins
    • Proteins can be modified after translation, including acetylation of lysine
    • Protein structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic effects, electrostatic interactions, and disulfide bonds.
    • The peptide bond can rotate around the Cα – C and the Cα – N bonds, which creates a pivot point at the peptide bond
    • Parallel beta-sheets occur when adjacent polypeptide chains are oriented with the N-terminus of one aligned with the C-terminus of the other
    • Phosphorylation of a protein is a posttranslational modification that often regulates the function of the protein
    • Quaternary structure describes the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits) into a functional oligomer
    • Primary, secondary, and tertiary protein structures are formed and maintained predominantly by noncovalent bonds
    • Protein tertiary structure folds into a specific conformation due to the amino acid sequence and sometimes with the help of chaperones
    • Proteins can unfold (denature) due to changes in temperature or pH.

    Protein-Ligand Binding

    • Myoglobin is a single polypeptide chain that lacks quaternary structure.
    • Mutations, like changing an Asp to Met in hemoglobin, can alter the binding affinity for oxygen, changing the binding constants of the protein
    • sigmoidal binding curves indicate positive cooperativity. Positive cooperativity means that the binding of one ligand molecule to a protein increases the affinity of the protein for subsequent ligand molecules.
    • Heme binds to the protein by noncovalent interactions with the pyrrole groups of the porphyrin ring.
    • The porphyrin ring binds ferrous iron (Fe^2+^).
    • Heme functions as an oxidation-reduction cofactor during oxygen transport.
    • When hemoglobin transitions from the T to the R state, the oxygen ligand is not transferred from one subunit to another. Instead, iron moves into the heme plane, causing a movement of the α-helix containing the proximal His.

    Enzyme Structure/Function

    • In the induced-fit model, the substrate must bind to the enzyme's active site to induce a conformational change that facilitates the catalytic reaction.
    • Enzymes are catalysts that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed themselves.
    • Enzymes are highly specific for their substrates.
    • Enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction.
    • The catalytic mechanism of RNase does not involve metal ion catalysis.
    • The mechanistic step for chymotrypsin involves covalent catalysis and acid-base catalysis.
    • Coenzyme A participates in acyl group transfer reactions
    • Zinc ions can stabilize negative charges in the substrate to aid in binding and help stabilize negative charge developed during the transition state.

    Inhibitors and Enzyme Kinetics

    • Organophosphorus compounds such as sarin are examples of covalent irreversible inhibitors, because they form a stable covalent bond with the enzyme.
    • At very high substrate concentrations, the reaction rate approaches the maximum velocity (Vmax) for the enzyme.
    • Competitive inhibitors increase the apparent KM, because the substrate is competing with the inhibitor for binding to the active site.
    • Noncompetitive inhibitors decrease the apparent Vmax, because they bind to the enzyme at a site other than the active site, altering its activity.
    • Allosteric inhibitors bind to the enzyme at a site other than the active site, changing the conformation of the enzyme and reducing its activity.
    • β-lactams are a class of antibiotics that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis. They do not directly bind to the active site but inhibit the enzyme by blocking the formation of the peptide cross-links in peptidoglycan.

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