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Which amino acids are primarily found on the surface of globular proteins and form ion pairs?
What role do polar uncharged amino acids typically play in protein structure?
Which function is associated with hemoglobin?
What is the significance of the actin fold in globular proteins?
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What role does proline play in collagen's structure?
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How do charged side chains contribute to protein function?
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Which amino acid is found in every third position of collagen's polypeptide chain?
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Which of these proteins primarily functions in storage of ions and molecules?
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What characterizes the folding pattern of collagen compared to most globular proteins?
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What is the significance of hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine in collagen?
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What is the role of serine and threonine in protein structure?
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Which feature of collagen's structure aids in aggregating monomers into long fibers?
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What happens to ATP in the actin fold after it binds?
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Why can't the helical conformation of the α chain in collagen be an α helix?
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What type of protein modification occurs with proline and lysine residues in collagen?
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Which type of collagen is primarily responsible for providing tensile strength to tissues?
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What role does hydroxyproline play in collagen?
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Which property distinguishes elastin from collagen?
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What is the impact of mutations in type I collagen associated with osteogenesis imperfecta?
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What characteristic is NOT associated with the rubber-like properties of elastin?
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Which of the following amino acids is NOT significantly present in elastin?
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What is a common feature of osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Which statement about elastin fibrils is accurate?
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Which condition can result from malformed pro-α chains in collagen synthesis?
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What is a primary function of globular proteins like myoglobin and ferritin?
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Which amino acid is commonly involved in forming hydrogen bonds when located on the interior of a protein?
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In which manner do charged side chains generally interact within the protein structure?
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What structural characteristic is associated with the actin fold in globular proteins?
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Which of the following proteins is primarily involved in defense against pathogens?
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How does ATP binding in the actin fold influence the protein's structure?
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Which of these charged amino acids is likely to be located on the surface of a globular protein?
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What process occurs to ATP once it is bound within the actin fold?
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Which amino acid is known to stabilize the triple-helical structure of collagen?
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What is a primary characteristic of elastin compared to collagen?
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Which feature allows elastic fibers to stretch and recoil efficiently?
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In osteogenesis imperfecta, which change in collagen structure is primarily responsible for the disease's symptoms?
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Which type of cell structure is primarily formed by elastin and glycoprotein microfibrils?
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What property of proline contributes to collagen's triple-helical structure?
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What common feature is associated with both collagen and elastin?
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Which amino acid is most commonly found in every third position of collagen's polypeptide chain?
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Which condition is a result of mutated type I collagen leading to its structural failure?
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Which of the following characteristics distinguishes collagen from most globular proteins?
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What type of cross-linking is primarily found in elastin fibers?
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What is the significance of the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in collagen?
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Which feature of collagen's structure allows for the aggregation of molecules into long fibers?
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What is the primary structural role that hydroxyproline plays in collagen?
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How does glycine contribute to the formation of collagen's triple helix?
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What posttranslational modification occurs to proline and lysine residues in collagen?
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Study Notes
Charged Amino Acids
- Arginine, histidine, lysine, aspartate, and glutamic acid are often surface-located, forming ion pairs and interacting with water.
- Charged side chains may bind inorganic ions like K+, PO4^3-, and Cl- to decrease repulsion.
- Charged amino acids in the protein interior typically create specific binding sites.
Polar Uncharged Amino Acids
- Serine, threonine, asparagine, glutamine, tyrosine, and tryptophan are usually found on the protein surface but can also form hydrogen bonds in the interior.
Functions of Globular Proteins
- Storage of Ions and Molecules: Myoglobin and ferritin.
- Transport of Ions and Molecules: Hemoglobin and serotonin transporter.
- Defense Against Pathogens: Antibodies and cytokines.
- Muscle Contraction: Actin and myosin.
- Biological Catalysis: Chymotrypsin and lysozyme.
Folds in Globular Proteins
- Folds refer to larger 3D structural patterns recognized as binding sites in proteins.
- Actin Fold: Involves ATP binding and hydrolysis first identified in G-actin, with four subdomains contributing to its structure.
- ATP binding induces a conformational change, leading to the cleavage of ATP to ADP.
Collagen Structure
- Collagen is characterized by a long, rigid triple helix formed by three polypeptides (α-chains).
- Collagen includes over twenty types and features the repeating polytripeptide sequence (–Gly–X–Y–), where X is usually proline and Y is hydroxyproline or hydroxylysine.
- Increased hydrogen bonding between chains contributes to structural strength.
Composition of Collagen
- Proline helps create kinks in the peptide chain, preventing it from forming typical α-helices.
- Glycine, the smallest amino acid, occupies every third position, facilitating the helix's compact structure.
- Collagen's surface exposure allows bonding between R-groups of adjacent collagen monomers, forming long fibers.
Hydroxyproline and Hydroxylysine
- Hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, resulting from posttranslational modifications of proline and lysine, enhance collagen stability.
- Hydroxyproline maximizes interchain hydrogen bonds in the collagen structure.
Elastin Structure
- Elastin is a soluble protein polymer, with tropoelastin secreted into the extracellular space to interact with microfibrils like fibrilin.
- Rich in proline and lysine, elastin contains little hydroxyproline and no hydroxylysine.
- Elastin's unique properties include DESMOSINE cross-links, providing rubber-like elasticity.
Collagen-Related Diseases
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI): Also known as brittle bone syndrome, characterized by fragile bones and potential kyphotic spinal deformity.
- Type II OI is lethal; severe cases often involve mutations in type I collagen genes.
- Mutations may replace glycine with bulkier residues, disrupting triple helix formation and structural integrity.
Charged Amino Acids
- Arginine, histidine, lysine, aspartate, and glutamic acid are often surface-located, forming ion pairs and interacting with water.
- Charged side chains may bind inorganic ions like K+, PO4^3-, and Cl- to decrease repulsion.
- Charged amino acids in the protein interior typically create specific binding sites.
Polar Uncharged Amino Acids
- Serine, threonine, asparagine, glutamine, tyrosine, and tryptophan are usually found on the protein surface but can also form hydrogen bonds in the interior.
Functions of Globular Proteins
- Storage of Ions and Molecules: Myoglobin and ferritin.
- Transport of Ions and Molecules: Hemoglobin and serotonin transporter.
- Defense Against Pathogens: Antibodies and cytokines.
- Muscle Contraction: Actin and myosin.
- Biological Catalysis: Chymotrypsin and lysozyme.
Folds in Globular Proteins
- Folds refer to larger 3D structural patterns recognized as binding sites in proteins.
- Actin Fold: Involves ATP binding and hydrolysis first identified in G-actin, with four subdomains contributing to its structure.
- ATP binding induces a conformational change, leading to the cleavage of ATP to ADP.
Collagen Structure
- Collagen is characterized by a long, rigid triple helix formed by three polypeptides (α-chains).
- Collagen includes over twenty types and features the repeating polytripeptide sequence (–Gly–X–Y–), where X is usually proline and Y is hydroxyproline or hydroxylysine.
- Increased hydrogen bonding between chains contributes to structural strength.
Composition of Collagen
- Proline helps create kinks in the peptide chain, preventing it from forming typical α-helices.
- Glycine, the smallest amino acid, occupies every third position, facilitating the helix's compact structure.
- Collagen's surface exposure allows bonding between R-groups of adjacent collagen monomers, forming long fibers.
Hydroxyproline and Hydroxylysine
- Hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, resulting from posttranslational modifications of proline and lysine, enhance collagen stability.
- Hydroxyproline maximizes interchain hydrogen bonds in the collagen structure.
Elastin Structure
- Elastin is a soluble protein polymer, with tropoelastin secreted into the extracellular space to interact with microfibrils like fibrilin.
- Rich in proline and lysine, elastin contains little hydroxyproline and no hydroxylysine.
- Elastin's unique properties include DESMOSINE cross-links, providing rubber-like elasticity.
Collagen-Related Diseases
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI): Also known as brittle bone syndrome, characterized by fragile bones and potential kyphotic spinal deformity.
- Type II OI is lethal; severe cases often involve mutations in type I collagen genes.
- Mutations may replace glycine with bulkier residues, disrupting triple helix formation and structural integrity.
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Test your knowledge on the role of charged and polar amino acids in protein structures. This quiz covers their locations, interactions, and how they bind with inorganic ions. Understand the significance of these amino acids in the formation of protein binding sites.
