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What type of reaction occurs when peptide bonds are formed?
What type of reaction occurs when peptide bonds are formed?
- Synthesis
- Hydrolysis
- Condensation (correct)
- Decomposition
Proteolysis refers to the process of forming peptide bonds.
Proteolysis refers to the process of forming peptide bonds.
False (B)
What are proteolytic enzymes responsible for in the body?
What are proteolytic enzymes responsible for in the body?
Cutting proteins at specific amino acids.
The unique amino acid that forms a five-membered ring is called ___ .
The unique amino acid that forms a five-membered ring is called ___ .
Match the amino acids with their classifications:
Match the amino acids with their classifications:
Which of the following amino acids has a simple hydrogen as its variable group?
Which of the following amino acids has a simple hydrogen as its variable group?
Hydrolysis requires the consumption of a water molecule.
Hydrolysis requires the consumption of a water molecule.
What is the basic backbone structure of amino acids composed of?
What is the basic backbone structure of amino acids composed of?
Amino acids can be organized by their properties such as ___, non-polar, acidic, and basic.
Amino acids can be organized by their properties such as ___, non-polar, acidic, and basic.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the amino acids used by living organisms?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the amino acids used by living organisms?
All amino acids are recognized by enzymes in their D form.
All amino acids are recognized by enzymes in their D form.
What are the two main classifications of amino acids based on their side chains?
What are the two main classifications of amino acids based on their side chains?
Glycine is unique among amino acids because it has a variable ______ group.
Glycine is unique among amino acids because it has a variable ______ group.
Match the following categories of amino acids with their descriptions:
Match the following categories of amino acids with their descriptions:
What effect does proline have on protein structure?
What effect does proline have on protein structure?
Methionine and tryptophan are classified as polar amino acids.
Methionine and tryptophan are classified as polar amino acids.
What are the three-letter codes for glycine?
What are the three-letter codes for glycine?
____ amino acids include serine, threonine, cysteine, asparagine, tyrosine, and glutamine.
____ amino acids include serine, threonine, cysteine, asparagine, tyrosine, and glutamine.
Match the following amino acids with their classification:
Match the following amino acids with their classification:
Which amino acid can undergo phosphorylation?
Which amino acid can undergo phosphorylation?
Which amino acid is known for forming disulfide bridges due to its SH group?
Which amino acid is known for forming disulfide bridges due to its SH group?
All aromatic amino acids are polar.
All aromatic amino acids are polar.
Lysine, arginine, and histidine are classified as acidic amino acids.
Lysine, arginine, and histidine are classified as acidic amino acids.
Name one method through which proteins can interact.
Name one method through which proteins can interact.
What state do lysine and arginine predominantly adopt at physiological pH?
What state do lysine and arginine predominantly adopt at physiological pH?
____ is the amino acid classified with a sulfur atom.
____ is the amino acid classified with a sulfur atom.
Tyrosine is classified as a polar uncharged amino acid and is also known as an ______ amino acid.
Tyrosine is classified as a polar uncharged amino acid and is also known as an ______ amino acid.
Which enzyme is known to cut after aromatic amino acids?
Which enzyme is known to cut after aromatic amino acids?
Match the following amino acids with their classifications:
Match the following amino acids with their classifications:
Which amino acid is not considered to be polar due to its structure?
Which amino acid is not considered to be polar due to its structure?
What is the monomer that makes up proteins?
What is the monomer that makes up proteins?
The SH group of cysteine is considered to participate in hydrogen bonding in biochemistry.
The SH group of cysteine is considered to participate in hydrogen bonding in biochemistry.
At physiological pH, amino acids exist primarily in their protonated form.
At physiological pH, amino acids exist primarily in their protonated form.
What do we call the form that amino acids take at physiological pH?
What do we call the form that amino acids take at physiological pH?
Name two examples of amide group amino acids.
Name two examples of amide group amino acids.
The functional group that generally gives amino acids a basic property is the __________ group.
The functional group that generally gives amino acids a basic property is the __________ group.
At pH levels lower than the pKa, basic amino acids will exist primarily in their ______ form.
At pH levels lower than the pKa, basic amino acids will exist primarily in their ______ form.
Which functional property is directly affected by the presence of positively charged amino acids?
Which functional property is directly affected by the presence of positively charged amino acids?
Match the parts of an amino acid with their descriptions:
Match the parts of an amino acid with their descriptions:
What is the charge of the amine group in an amino acid at pH 7?
What is the charge of the amine group in an amino acid at pH 7?
Amide linkages form between the amine and carboxylic acid groups when amino acids polymerize.
Amide linkages form between the amine and carboxylic acid groups when amino acids polymerize.
What is the primary structure of a protein?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
The backbone of an amino acid consists of __________, alpha carbon, and carbonyl.
The backbone of an amino acid consists of __________, alpha carbon, and carbonyl.
Which of the following best describes the role of enzymes in biological systems?
Which of the following best describes the role of enzymes in biological systems?
Study Notes
Peptide Bond Formation and Reactions
- Peptide bonds are formed through condensation reactions, which involve the loss of OH and H, resulting in water molecules.
- Hydrolysis is the reverse reaction, utilizing water to break peptide bonds, and in the case of proteins, it's termed proteolysis.
- Proteolytic enzymes like chymotrypsin and trypsin cleave proteins at specific amino acid sites during digestion.
Structure of Amino Acids
- Amino acids consist of an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and a variable side chain (R group) attached to an alpha carbon.
- The general backbone structure of proteins follows a sequence of nitrogen, alpha carbon, carbonyl.
Types of Amino Acids
- There are 20 naturally occurring amino acids grouped by characteristics such as polarity and charge:
- Non-polar Amino Acids: Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophan (many consist solely of carbons and hydrogens).
- Polar Amino Acids: Serine, Threonine, Cysteine, Asparagine, Glutamine, Tyrosine. Notably, cysteine with SH group can form disulfide bridges.
- Basic Amino Acids: Lysine, Arginine, Histidine are positively charged at physiological pH due to their conjugate acid forms.
- Acidic Amino Acids: Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, which possess carboxyl groups in their side chains.
Unique Characteristics of Amino Acids
- Proline's structure creates a ring, introducing kinks in protein structure.
- Cysteine has a sulfhydral group, contributing to disulfide bridges between proteins.
- The alpha carbon of amino acids is chiral in 19 of the 20 amino acids; glycine is the only exception as its variable group is a hydrogen.
- L-amino acids are primarily used in biological systems; D-amino acids are typically not utilized by living organisms.
Physiological State of Amino Acids
- At physiological pH (~7), amino acids exist predominantly as zwitterions; positively charged amine group on one end and negatively charged carboxyl group on the other.
Importance of Amino Acid Groups
- Amino acids can be classified based on their side chains affecting protein behavior:
- Polar side chains can form hydrogen bonds, influencing protein structure and function.
- Non-polar side chains tend to be hydrophobic and typically reside within the protein's core.
Enzymatic Recognition and Utilization
- Enzymes in biological systems are selective for L-amino acids, underlining the specificity of biological molecules in metabolic processes.
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Test your knowledge on peptide bond formation, hydrolysis, and the structure of amino acids. This quiz covers the reactions involving peptides and the classification of the 20 naturally occurring amino acids. Prepare to dive into the molecular world of proteins and their building blocks.
