Biochemistry Protein Structure Quiz
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Which amino acids are primarily found on the surface of globular proteins and form ion pairs?

  • Asparagine and glutamine
  • Tryptophan and tyrosine
  • Arginine and lysine (correct)
  • Serine and threonine
  • What role do polar uncharged amino acids typically play in protein structure?

  • They usually interact with aqueous media and hydrogen bonds. (correct)
  • They are found exclusively in the protein core.
  • They form salt bridges in the interior.
  • They act as binding sites only in the interior.
  • Which function is associated with hemoglobin?

  • Defense against pathogens
  • Transport of ions and molecules (correct)
  • Muscle contraction
  • Biological catalysis
  • What is the significance of the actin fold in globular proteins?

    <p>It facilitates conformational changes upon ATP binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does proline play in collagen's structure?

    <p>It facilitates the formation of a helical conformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do charged side chains contribute to protein function?

    <p>They decrease repulsion when bound to inorganic ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is found in every third position of collagen's polypeptide chain?

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

    Which of these proteins primarily functions in storage of ions and molecules?

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

    What characterizes the folding pattern of collagen compared to most globular proteins?

    <p>Collagen is fibrous and elongated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine in collagen?

    <p>They result from the hydroxylation of specific residues after protein synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of serine and threonine in protein structure?

    <p>They can form hydrogen bonds on the surface and sometimes in the interior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of collagen's structure aids in aggregating monomers into long fibers?

    <p>Exposed R-groups allow bond formation between adjacent molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to ATP in the actin fold after it binds?

    <p>It is hydrolyzed to ADP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't the helical conformation of the α chain in collagen be an α helix?

    <p>The presence of proline causing kinks in the chain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein modification occurs with proline and lysine residues in collagen?

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

    Which type of collagen is primarily responsible for providing tensile strength to tissues?

    <p>Type I collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does hydroxyproline play in collagen?

    <p>It stabilizes the triple-helical structure by maximizing interchain hydrogen bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property distinguishes elastin from collagen?

    <p>Elastin contains desmosine cross-links.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of mutations in type I collagen associated with osteogenesis imperfecta?

    <p>They lead to the replacement of glycine with larger amino acid residues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is NOT associated with the rubber-like properties of elastin?

    <p>Presence of high amounts of hydroxylysine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is NOT significantly present in elastin?

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

    What is a common feature of osteogenesis imperfecta?

    <p>Easily bent and fractured bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about elastin fibrils is accurate?

    <p>They are rich in proline and lack hydroxyproline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result from malformed pro-α chains in collagen synthesis?

    <p>Osteogenesis imperfecta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of globular proteins like myoglobin and ferritin?

    <p>Storing ions and molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is commonly involved in forming hydrogen bonds when located on the interior of a protein?

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

    In which manner do charged side chains generally interact within the protein structure?

    <p>Reducing repulsion between like charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural characteristic is associated with the actin fold in globular proteins?

    <p>It has a recognized 3D structure forming binding sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following proteins is primarily involved in defense against pathogens?

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

    How does ATP binding in the actin fold influence the protein's structure?

    <p>It leads to a conformational change that closes the cleft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these charged amino acids is likely to be located on the surface of a globular protein?

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

    What process occurs to ATP once it is bound within the actin fold?

    <p>Cleavage to ADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is known to stabilize the triple-helical structure of collagen?

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

    What is a primary characteristic of elastin compared to collagen?

    <p>Elastin contains no hydroxylysine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature allows elastic fibers to stretch and recoil efficiently?

    <p>Desmosine cross-links</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In osteogenesis imperfecta, which change in collagen structure is primarily responsible for the disease's symptoms?

    <p>Replacement of Gly with bulky side chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell structure is primarily formed by elastin and glycoprotein microfibrils?

    <p>Elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of proline contributes to collagen's triple-helical structure?

    <p>Its unique ring structure causing kinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common feature is associated with both collagen and elastin?

    <p>Both are forms of connective tissue proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is most commonly found in every third position of collagen's polypeptide chain?

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

    Which condition is a result of mutated type I collagen leading to its structural failure?

    <p>Osteogenesis imperfecta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics distinguishes collagen from most globular proteins?

    <p>It possesses an elongated triple-helical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cross-linking is primarily found in elastin fibers?

    <p>Desmosine cross-links</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in collagen?

    <p>It contributes to the stability of the triple helix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of collagen's structure allows for the aggregation of molecules into long fibers?

    <p>The exposure of R-groups on the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural role that hydroxyproline plays in collagen?

    <p>It contributes to the helical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does glycine contribute to the formation of collagen's triple helix?

    <p>By fitting into the tight spaces of the helix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What posttranslational modification occurs to proline and lysine residues in collagen?

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

    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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