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What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
- Van der Waals interactions
- Ionic interactions
- Covalent interactions
- Hydrophobic interactions (weak interactions) (correct)
What are Van der Waals interactions?
What are Van der Waals interactions?
- Strong covalent bonds
- Weak electric forces between neutral molecules (correct)
- Hydrogen bonds
- Ionic bonds
Which type of bond is the strongest interaction in proteins?
Which type of bond is the strongest interaction in proteins?
- Hydrogen bonds
- Van der Waals interactions
- Ionic bonds
- Covalent bonds (specifically disulfide bonds) (correct)
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins?
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins?
What does the tertiary structure of a protein refer to?
What does the tertiary structure of a protein refer to?
What does quaternary structure of a protein refer to?
What does quaternary structure of a protein refer to?
How do proteins fold and adopt their functional conformation in vitro?
How do proteins fold and adopt their functional conformation in vitro?
How are proteins assisted in folding in vivo?
How are proteins assisted in folding in vivo?
What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?
What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?
What does denaturation refer to?
What does denaturation refer to?
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
Which type of side chain makes an amino acid hydrophilic?
Which type of side chain makes an amino acid hydrophilic?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
What type of bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function?
What type of bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function?
Which level of protein organization is determined by interactions among R groups?
Which level of protein organization is determined by interactions among R groups?
What is the secondary structure formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain?
What is the secondary structure formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain?
In which protein structure do alpha helices form a spiral structure?
In which protein structure do alpha helices form a spiral structure?
What do beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
What do beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What are proteins composed of?
What are proteins composed of?
How many different proteins are there in the human body?
How many different proteins are there in the human body?
What is the role of most enzymes in the body?
What is the role of most enzymes in the body?
What gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and identity?
What gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and identity?
Which type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
Which type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
What is the fundamental structure that all amino acids share?
What is the fundamental structure that all amino acids share?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
What type of bond is hydrogen bonding in proteins?
What type of bond is hydrogen bonding in proteins?
In which protein structure do beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
In which protein structure do beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
What determines the three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain in proteins?
What determines the three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain in proteins?
What type of side chains make amino acids hydrophobic?
What type of side chains make amino acids hydrophobic?
What are proteins made up of?
What are proteins made up of?
What is the role of hydrogen bonding in protein structure and function?
What is the role of hydrogen bonding in protein structure and function?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
What type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
What type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
What is the role of molecular chaperones in protein synthesis?
What is the role of molecular chaperones in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
What is the quaternary structure of a protein?
What is the quaternary structure of a protein?
What type of bonding plays a crucial role in stabilizing the secondary structure of proteins?
What type of bonding plays a crucial role in stabilizing the secondary structure of proteins?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins?
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins?
What does the tertiary structure of a protein refer to?
What does the tertiary structure of a protein refer to?
What are molecular chaperones responsible for during protein synthesis?
What are molecular chaperones responsible for during protein synthesis?
What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
Which type of bond is the strongest interaction in proteins?
Which type of bond is the strongest interaction in proteins?
What is the primary cause of sickle cell anemia?
What is the primary cause of sickle cell anemia?
In which protein structure do alpha helices form a spiral structure?
In which protein structure do alpha helices form a spiral structure?
What do beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
What do beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
How are proteins assisted in folding in vivo?
How are proteins assisted in folding in vivo?
What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
Which type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
Which type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
What is the quaternary structure of a protein?
What is the quaternary structure of a protein?
How are proteins assisted in folding in vivo?
How are proteins assisted in folding in vivo?
What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What type of bond is hydrogen bonding in proteins?
What type of bond is hydrogen bonding in proteins?
What gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and identity?
What gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and identity?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and identity?
What gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and identity?
What type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
What type of bond is characteristic of proteins?
How many different proteins are there in the human body?
How many different proteins are there in the human body?
What does denaturation refer to?
What does denaturation refer to?
What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
What type of interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins?
What determines the three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain in proteins?
What determines the three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain in proteins?
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins?
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?
What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?
What type of side chains make the amino acid hydrophobic?
What type of side chains make the amino acid hydrophobic?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
What is the primary function of hydrogen bonding in protein structure?
What is the primary function of hydrogen bonding in protein structure?
In which protein structure do alpha helices form a spiral structure?
In which protein structure do alpha helices form a spiral structure?
What is the role of alpha helices in protein structure?
What is the role of alpha helices in protein structure?
What does beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
What does beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between?
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
What level of protein organization is determined by interactions among its R groups?
What level of protein organization is determined by interactions among its R groups?
What is the fundamental unit that all amino acids share?
What is the fundamental unit that all amino acids share?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
What allows proteins to have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure?
Explain the different types of interactions that contribute to protein structure and stability.
Explain the different types of interactions that contribute to protein structure and stability.
Describe the process of protein folding in vitro and in vivo.
Describe the process of protein folding in vitro and in vivo.
What is the quaternary structure of a protein and provide an example?
What is the quaternary structure of a protein and provide an example?
What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?
What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?
Explain the impact of denaturation on protein structure and function.
Explain the impact of denaturation on protein structure and function.
Discuss the relationship between protein structure and function.
Discuss the relationship between protein structure and function.
What causes sickle cell anemia and how does it affect red blood cells?
What causes sickle cell anemia and how does it affect red blood cells?
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins and what is their significance?
How do disulfide bridges form in proteins and what is their significance?
Explain the role of molecular chaperones in protein folding.
Explain the role of molecular chaperones in protein folding.
What are the different types of protein structure and their respective characteristics?
What are the different types of protein structure and their respective characteristics?
What are proteins made up of?
What are proteins made up of?
How many different proteins are there in the human body?
How many different proteins are there in the human body?
What is the role of molecular chaperones in protein synthesis?
What is the role of molecular chaperones in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What is the primary function of most enzymes in the body?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
What determines the unique characteristics and identity of each amino acid?
Explain the role of specialised proteins termed ‘enzymes’ in the body.
Explain the role of specialised proteins termed ‘enzymes’ in the body.
Describe the role of structural and functional domains in protein tertiary structure.
Describe the role of structural and functional domains in protein tertiary structure.
What is the fundamental structure of all amino acids?
What is the fundamental structure of all amino acids?
What are some major functions of proteins in cells?
What are some major functions of proteins in cells?
What is the primary purpose of the Foundation Year Fundamentals of Human Biology course?
What is the primary purpose of the Foundation Year Fundamentals of Human Biology course?
Explain the difference between polar and non-polar side chains in amino acids, and how they affect the hydrophilic or hydrophobic nature of the amino acid.
Explain the difference between polar and non-polar side chains in amino acids, and how they affect the hydrophilic or hydrophobic nature of the amino acid.
Describe the four levels of protein organization and the specific characteristics of each level.
Describe the four levels of protein organization and the specific characteristics of each level.
How does hydrogen bonding contribute to the stability and function of proteins?
How does hydrogen bonding contribute to the stability and function of proteins?
Explain the structural characteristics and bonding involved in alpha helices and beta pleated sheets.
Explain the structural characteristics and bonding involved in alpha helices and beta pleated sheets.
What are the primary functions of proteins in the body?
What are the primary functions of proteins in the body?
How many commonly found amino acids are there in proteins, and what are the classifications of these amino acids?
How many commonly found amino acids are there in proteins, and what are the classifications of these amino acids?
Explain the relationship between polypeptide chain conformation and protein function.
Explain the relationship between polypeptide chain conformation and protein function.
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
What determines the polarity and charge of an amino acid?
How do alpha helices and beta pleated sheets contribute to the three-dimensional structure of proteins?
How do alpha helices and beta pleated sheets contribute to the three-dimensional structure of proteins?
What are the main types of interactions involved in determining the tertiary structure of a protein?
What are the main types of interactions involved in determining the tertiary structure of a protein?
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ____________
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ____________
Proteins are major structural components of cell –Growth, repair and maintenance of the cell depends on ____________
Proteins are major structural components of cell –Growth, repair and maintenance of the cell depends on ____________
Most enzymes are ____________ – important for catalyzing metabolic processes
Most enzymes are ____________ – important for catalyzing metabolic processes
All Amino acids have a fundamentally similar structure: Central Carbon and Hydrogen, Amino functional group, Carboxylic acid functional group / or carboxylate, Distinctive side chain or R group – gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and ____________
All Amino acids have a fundamentally similar structure: Central Carbon and Hydrogen, Amino functional group, Carboxylic acid functional group / or carboxylate, Distinctive side chain or R group – gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and ____________
Describe amino acid structure and the nature of the peptide ____________
Describe amino acid structure and the nature of the peptide ____________
Explain the role of molecular chaperones in protein ____________
Explain the role of molecular chaperones in protein ____________
Explain the role of specialised proteins termed ‘enzymes’ in the ____________
Explain the role of specialised proteins termed ‘enzymes’ in the ____________
Haemoglobin is a protein consisting of four polypeptide ______ (two alpha and two beta)
Haemoglobin is a protein consisting of four polypeptide ______ (two alpha and two beta)
In vitro, a ______ can spontaneously fold and adopt its functional conformation
In vitro, a ______ can spontaneously fold and adopt its functional conformation
______ refers to the loss of a protein's three-dimensional structure and biological activity
______ refers to the loss of a protein's three-dimensional structure and biological activity
Proteins act as ______, which are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
Proteins act as ______, which are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
Enzymes are specific to certain ______ and have a unique shape to interact with their substrates
Enzymes are specific to certain ______ and have a unique shape to interact with their substrates
Enzymes are not changed by the reaction they ______ and can be reused
Enzymes are not changed by the reaction they ______ and can be reused
Proteins can be ______ by changes in temperature, chemical exposure, or pH, leading to a loss of biological activity
Proteins can be ______ by changes in temperature, chemical exposure, or pH, leading to a loss of biological activity
Covalent ______, specifically disulfide ______, are the strongest interactions in proteins
Covalent ______, specifically disulfide ______, are the strongest interactions in proteins
Proteins have different ______ based on their structure and domains
Proteins have different ______ based on their structure and domains
Sickle cell anemia is a disease caused by a single point ______, resulting in a change in the amino acid sequence and the formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells
Sickle cell anemia is a disease caused by a single point ______, resulting in a change in the amino acid sequence and the formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells
Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying ______ (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying ______ (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and ______
Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and ______
Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid
Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid
non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid
non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid
There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in
There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in
Protein structure: polypeptide chains form a specific conformation, which affects the protein's
Protein structure: polypeptide chains form a specific conformation, which affects the protein's
Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and
Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and
Primary structure: sequence of amino acids joined by
Primary structure: sequence of amino acids joined by
Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated
Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated
Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be
Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be
Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their
Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ____________
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ____________
Most enzymes are proteins – important for catalyzing ____________ processes
Most enzymes are proteins – important for catalyzing ____________ processes
Proteins are major structural components of cell –Growth, repair and maintenance of the cell depends on ____________
Proteins are major structural components of cell –Growth, repair and maintenance of the cell depends on ____________
Amino acids have a fundamentally similar structure: Central Carbon and Hydrogen, Amino functional group, Carboxylic acid functional group, and Distinctive side chain or R group – gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and ____________
Amino acids have a fundamentally similar structure: Central Carbon and Hydrogen, Amino functional group, Carboxylic acid functional group, and Distinctive side chain or R group – gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and ____________
Most versatile cell components 12/22/2023 Biology RCSI-MUB Proteins Most enzymes are proteins – important for catalyzing ____________ processes
Most versatile cell components 12/22/2023 Biology RCSI-MUB Proteins Most enzymes are proteins – important for catalyzing ____________ processes
Proteins act as ______, which are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
Proteins act as ______, which are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
Most versatile cell components 12/22/2023 Biology RCSI-MUB Proteins Proteins are major structural components of cell –Growth, repair and maintenance of the cell depends on ____________
Most versatile cell components 12/22/2023 Biology RCSI-MUB Proteins Proteins are major structural components of cell –Growth, repair and maintenance of the cell depends on ____________
All Amino acids have a fundamentally similar structure: Central Carbon and Hydrogen, Amino functional group, Carboxylic acid functional group, and Distinctive side chain or R group – gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and ____________
All Amino acids have a fundamentally similar structure: Central Carbon and Hydrogen, Amino functional group, Carboxylic acid functional group, and Distinctive side chain or R group – gives each amino acid its unique characteristics and ____________
Most enzymes are proteins – important for catalyzing ____________ processes
Most enzymes are proteins – important for catalyzing ____________ processes
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ____________
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ____________
Disulfide bridges form between two ______ monomers in a protein
Disulfide bridges form between two ______ monomers in a protein
In vitro, a protein can spontaneously fold and adopt its functional ______
In vitro, a protein can spontaneously fold and adopt its functional ______
Proteins act as ______, which are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
Proteins act as ______, which are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ______
Proteins are macromolecules composed of ______
Sickle cell anemia is a disease caused by a single point mutation, resulting in a change in the amino acid sequence and the formation of ______ red blood cells
Sickle cell anemia is a disease caused by a single point mutation, resulting in a change in the amino acid sequence and the formation of ______ red blood cells
______ refers to the loss of a protein's three-dimensional structure and biological activity
______ refers to the loss of a protein's three-dimensional structure and biological activity
Enzymes are specific to certain reactions and have a unique shape to interact with their ______
Enzymes are specific to certain reactions and have a unique shape to interact with their ______
Proteins can be ______ by changes in temperature, chemical exposure, or pH, leading to a loss of biological activity
Proteins can be ______ by changes in temperature, chemical exposure, or pH, leading to a loss of biological activity
Haemoglobin is a protein consisting of four polypeptide chains (two alpha and two ______)
Haemoglobin is a protein consisting of four polypeptide chains (two alpha and two ______)
Tertiary structure of a protein refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of a single ______ chain
Tertiary structure of a protein refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of a single ______ chain
Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying ______ (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying ______ (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and _______
Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and _______
Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid hydrophilic, while non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid _______
Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid hydrophilic, while non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid _______
There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in _______
There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in _______
Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and _______
Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and _______
Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated _______
Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated _______
Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain, determined by interactions among its R groups, which allows the protein to _______
Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain, determined by interactions among its R groups, which allows the protein to _______
Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be _______
Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be _______
Alpha helices have hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the same chain, forming a _______ structure
Alpha helices have hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the same chain, forming a _______ structure
Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their _______
Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their _______
Study Notes
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Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying side chains (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
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Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and basic
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Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid hydrophilic, while non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid hydrophobic
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There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins
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Protein structure: polypeptide chains form a specific conformation, which affects the protein's function
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Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
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Primary structure: sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds
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Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated sheets
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Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain, determined by interactions among its R groups, which allows the protein to function
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Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be stabilized.
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Alpha helices have hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the same chain, forming a spiral structure
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Beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between different polypeptide chains or regions of the same chain that have turned back on themselves, forming a sheet-like structure
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Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure.
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Hydrophobic interactions occur between nonpolar R groups in proteins (weak interactions)
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Van der Waals interactions are weak electric forces between neutral molecules
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Covalent bonds, specifically disulfide bonds, are the strongest interactions in proteins
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Disulfide bridges form between two cysteine monomers in a protein
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Tertiary structure of a protein refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of a single polypeptide chain
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Quaternary structure refers to the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein
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In vitro, a protein can spontaneously fold and adopt its functional conformation
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In vivo, proteins are assisted in folding by molecular chaperones, which bind to exposed and unfolded regions
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Proteins have different functions based on their structure and domains
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Haemoglobin is a protein consisting of four polypeptide chains (two alpha and two beta)
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Sickle cell anemia is a disease caused by a single point mutation, resulting in a change in the amino acid sequence and the formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells
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Denaturation refers to the loss of a protein's three-dimensional structure and biological activity
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Proteins act as enzymes, which are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
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Enzymes are specific to certain reactions and have a unique shape to interact with their substrates
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Enzymes are not changed by the reaction they catalyze and can be reused
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Proteins can be denatured by changes in temperature, chemical exposure, or pH, leading to a loss of biological activity.
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Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying side chains (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
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Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and basic
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Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid hydrophilic, while non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid hydrophobic
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There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins
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Protein structure: polypeptide chains form a specific conformation, which affects the protein's function
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Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
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Primary structure: sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds
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Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated sheets
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Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain, determined by interactions among its R groups, which allows the protein to function
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Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be stabilized.
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Alpha helices have hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the same chain, forming a spiral structure
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Beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between different polypeptide chains or regions of the same chain that have turned back on themselves, forming a sheet-like structure
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Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure.
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Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying side chains (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
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Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and basic
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Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid hydrophilic, while non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid hydrophobic
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There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins
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Protein structure: polypeptide chains form a specific conformation, which affects the protein's function
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Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
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Primary structure: sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds
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Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated sheets
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Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain, determined by interactions among its R groups, which allows the protein to function
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Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be stabilized.
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Alpha helices have hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the same chain, forming a spiral structure
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Beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between different polypeptide chains or regions of the same chain that have turned back on themselves, forming a sheet-like structure
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Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure.
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Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying side chains (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
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Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and basic
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Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid hydrophilic, while non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid hydrophobic
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There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins
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Protein structure: polypeptide chains form a specific conformation, which affects the protein's function
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Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
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Primary structure: sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds
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Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated sheets
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Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain, determined by interactions among its R groups, which allows the protein to function
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Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be stabilized.
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Alpha helices have hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the same chain, forming a spiral structure
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Beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between different polypeptide chains or regions of the same chain that have turned back on themselves, forming a sheet-like structure
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Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure.
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Proteins are made up of amino acids with varying side chains (R groups) which determine the polarity and charge of the amino acid
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Amino acids are classified as polar, non-polar, acidic, and basic
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Polar and non-polar side chains: polar side chains contain functional groups like acids, amides, alcohols, and amines which make the amino acid hydrophilic, while non-polar side chains contain pure hydrocarbon alkyl groups or aromatic rings which make the amino acid hydrophobic
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There are only 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins
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Protein structure: polypeptide chains form a specific conformation, which affects the protein's function
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Four levels of protein organization: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
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Primary structure: sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds
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Secondary structure: repeating patterns formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in a short stretch of the polypeptide chain, such as the alpha helices and beta pleated sheets
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Tertiary structure: three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain, determined by interactions among its R groups, which allows the protein to function
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Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in protein structure and function, and is a non-covalent bond between a hydrogen atom with a partial positive charge and an oxygen or nitrogen atom with a partial negative charge. It is weaker than covalent bonds but the numerous hydrogen bonds in a protein allow it to be stabilized.
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Alpha helices have hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the same chain, forming a spiral structure
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Beta pleated sheets have hydrogen bonding between different polypeptide chains or regions of the same chain that have turned back on themselves, forming a sheet-like structure
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Proteins can have a combination of both alpha helices and beta pleated sheets in their structure.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of biomolecules, specifically proteins, including amino acid structure, peptide bond nature, and polypeptide structure. Explore the roles of structural and functional proteins in human biology.
