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Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?
Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?
- Ketone and methyl groups
- Carbonyl and amino groups
- Amino and sulfhydryl groups
- Carboxyl and amino groups (correct)
What level(s) of protein structure does the doughnut shape of a protein represent?
What level(s) of protein structure does the doughnut shape of a protein represent?
- Secondary and tertiary only (correct)
- Tertiary only
- Secondary only
- Primary only
What effect does changing a single amino acid in a protein have?
What effect does changing a single amino acid in a protein have?
- Always alter the biological activity of the protein
- Always alter the secondary structure of the protein
- Always alter the primary structure, sometimes affect tertiary structure (correct)
- Alter the primary structure but not the tertiary structure
Which bond is closest to the amino group of the molecule?
Which bond is closest to the amino group of the molecule?
What elements are typically included in the structure of amino acids?
What elements are typically included in the structure of amino acids?
Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?
Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?
What levels of protein structure are involved when a protein has a doughnut shape?
What levels of protein structure are involved when a protein has a doughnut shape?
What would result from changing a single amino acid in a protein of 325 amino acids?
What would result from changing a single amino acid in a protein of 325 amino acids?
Which bond is closest to the amino group of the molecule?
Which bond is closest to the amino group of the molecule?
What is the main component of the structure of an amino acid?
What is the main component of the structure of an amino acid?
What defines the primary structure of a protein?
What defines the primary structure of a protein?
What determines the charge and polarity of an amino acid?
What determines the charge and polarity of an amino acid?
What type of bond forms between amino acids during protein synthesis?
What type of bond forms between amino acids during protein synthesis?
Which structure represents the specific sequence of amino acids in a protein?
Which structure represents the specific sequence of amino acids in a protein?
What describes the tertiary structure of proteins?
What describes the tertiary structure of proteins?
What characterizes proteins in terms of stability?
What characterizes proteins in terms of stability?
What is a consequence of protein misfolding?
What is a consequence of protein misfolding?
What types of side chains can amino acids have?
What types of side chains can amino acids have?
What role do enzymes play in chemical reactions?
What role do enzymes play in chemical reactions?
Which of the following is NOT a component of each monomer used to make proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a component of each monomer used to make proteins?
What forms the peptide bond between two amino acids?
What forms the peptide bond between two amino acids?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Which type of protein is responsible for cell movement?
Which type of protein is responsible for cell movement?
What is required to bond two amino acids together into a larger molecule?
What is required to bond two amino acids together into a larger molecule?
At which bond does hydrolysis occur to revert a peptide back to its amino acids?
At which bond does hydrolysis occur to revert a peptide back to its amino acids?
What impact does the tertiary structure have on protein function?
What impact does the tertiary structure have on protein function?
What happens to proteins when they are denatured?
What happens to proteins when they are denatured?
Which statement best describes the primary structure of a protein?
Which statement best describes the primary structure of a protein?
Which of the following correctly identifies a characteristic of proteins?
Which of the following correctly identifies a characteristic of proteins?
In what way can a mutation in an amino acid sequence affect a protein?
In what way can a mutation in an amino acid sequence affect a protein?
Flashcards
Amino Acid Building Block
Amino Acid Building Block
A molecule forming the fundamental units of proteins.
Peptide Bond
Peptide Bond
A chemical bond joining amino acids together.
R group
R group
The variable side chain of an amino acid affecting its properties.
Protein Primary Structure
Protein Primary Structure
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Protein Secondary Structure
Protein Secondary Structure
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Alpha Helix
Alpha Helix
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Beta-pleated sheet
Beta-pleated sheet
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Protein Tertiary Structure
Protein Tertiary Structure
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Protein Quaternary Structure
Protein Quaternary Structure
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Protein Folding
Protein Folding
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Misfolded Protein
Misfolded Protein
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Protein Denaturation
Protein Denaturation
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Enzyme
Enzyme
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Protein Catalysis
Protein Catalysis
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Protein Structure-Function Relationship
Protein Structure-Function Relationship
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Amino Acid Diversity
Amino Acid Diversity
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Carboxyl Group
Carboxyl Group
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Amino Group
Amino Group
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Side Chain
Side Chain
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Protein Function: Signaling
Protein Function: Signaling
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Protein Function: Transport
Protein Function: Transport
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Protein Function: Defense
Protein Function: Defense
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Protein Function: Movement
Protein Function: Movement
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Study Notes
Amino Acids
- Building blocks of proteins composed of a central carbon atom.
- Central carbon bonded to hydrogen (H), a carboxyl group (COOH), an amine group (NH2), and a variable side chain (R group).
- Side chains determine the charge and polarity of amino acids and can bond with one another.
- Peptide bonds link amino acids together to form proteins.
Protein Structure
- Proteins exhibit vast diversity in size, shape, and chemical properties.
- Primary structure: the sequence of amino acids, crucial for higher levels of protein structure.
- Secondary structure: formed by hydrogen bonds between carbonyl and amino groups; includes alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets.
- Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape due to interactions between residues, groundbreaking bending and folding patterns.
- Quaternary structure: not mentioned but involves multiple polypeptide chains assembling.
Folding and Function
- Proteins become energetically stable when properly folded.
- Misfolded proteins can lead to disease, potentially infectious.
Protein Functions
- Catalysis: Many proteins serve as enzymes to speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.
- Structure: Form physical components of the body (e.g., nails, hair, cell shapes).
- Movement: Involvement of motor and contractile proteins for cellular mobility.
- Signaling: Participation in carrying and receiving cellular signals.
- Transport: Facilitation of molecule entry and exit from cells while carrying molecules in the body.
- Defense: Function of antibodies and complement proteins in combating pathogens.
Important Concepts
- Changing one amino acid in a polypeptide chain of 325 amino acids may alter its primary structure and potentially its tertiary structure and activity.
- Two functional groups always present in amino acids: carboxyl (-COOH) and amino (-NH2) groups.
- The shape of proteins, such as doughnut-shaped ones, relates to secondary and tertiary structures.
- Denatured proteins fail to function normally, indicating the importance of structure-function correlation.
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Test your knowledge on amino acids and protein structures with this quiz. Answer questions about functional groups, bonding, and levels of protein structure. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of essential concepts.
