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What is the ionized form of the carboxylic acid group in amino acids at physiological pH?
Which statement best describes zwitterions?
Why are all α-amino acids except glycine chiral?
In a Fischer projection of an amino acid, where is the carboxylate group placed?
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For which type of isomer are the only amino acids used in protein incorporation?
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Which amino acid group is responsible for the positive charge in ionized amino acids?
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What characteristic defines the L isomer of amino acids compared to the D isomer?
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How do amino acids typically behave in most body fluids regarding ionization?
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What amino acid is at the N-terminal of the tripeptide Gly-Ser-Met?
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Which bond is primarily formed between amino acids to create a peptide?
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What is the C-terminal amino acid in the tripeptide Gly-Ser-Met?
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What is the three-letter abbreviation for Serine?
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Which of the following sequences correctly represents the order of amino acids in the tripeptide Gly-Ser-Met?
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When drawing the peptide bond formation between Valine and Threonine, which group is removed from Valine?
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If the dipeptide Val-Pro is constructed, what would be a characteristic feature of the peptide bond formation?
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What characterizes nonpolar amino acids?
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What is the condensed structural formula of the tripeptide formed from Glycine, Alanine, and Valine?
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Which group of amino acids contains R groups that interact with water?
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What is the significance of the isoelectric point (pI) in relation to amino acids?
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How do polar basic amino acids behave at pH levels higher than their pI?
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Which functional group is featured in polar acidic amino acids?
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When does an amino acid exist as a positive ion?
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What kind of R groups do polar neutral amino acids contain?
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What happens to amino acids when the surrounding solution becomes more basic than their pI?
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What is the main structural feature of a beta-pleated sheet?
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What structural form do beta-amyloid proteins take in a healthy brain?
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What is the composition of collagen fibers?
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Which of the following describes a protein's tertiary structure?
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In Alzheimer’s disease, what happens to beta-amyloid proteins?
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Which characteristic of collagen contributes to its structural integrity?
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What often distinguishes the brain tissue of Alzheimer's patients?
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What triggers the twisting and bending of a polypeptide chain during tertiary structure formation?
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What is the primary role of myoglobin in skeletal muscle?
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Which type of protein is characterized by a long, thin, fiber-like shape?
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What characterizes the quaternary structure of a protein?
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Which two types of keratins are mentioned as fibrous proteins?
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How many amino acids are there in the myoglobin protein structure?
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What type of bonds primarily stabilizes the secondary structure of proteins?
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Which of the following is a key feature of hemoglobin?
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Which interaction is crucial for the tertiary structure of proteins?
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Study Notes
Drawing Peptides
- Tripeptides consist of three amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- For Gly-Ser-Met:
- Remove an oxygen atom from the carboxylate group of Gly (N-terminal).
- Remove two hydrogen atoms from the ammonium group of Ser (adjacent amino acid).
- Connection of amino acids through peptide bonds is essential in forming peptides.
Ionization of Amino Acids
- Amino acids typically exist as zwitterions at physiological pH.
- The amino group (-NH₂) becomes ionized (-NH₃⁺) while the carboxylic acid (-COOH) loses a proton to form (-COO⁻).
- Zwitterions maintain overall neutrality despite having both positive and negative charges.
Amino Acid Stereoisomers
- All α-amino acids except glycine are chiral, with the α-carbon attached to four different atoms.
- Two isomer forms exist: D and L forms, with L being the only form used in proteins.
- Fischer projections can be used to depict the arrangement of amino acids.
Classification of Amino Acids
- Nonpolar amino acids have hydrophobic R groups (e.g., hydrogen, alkyl, or aromatic).
- Polar amino acids are hydrophilic and can be categorized:
- Polar Neutral: Contains -OH, -SH, or -CONH₂ groups.
- Polar Acidic: Contains carboxylate groups.
- Polar Basic: Contains amino groups that can ionize.
Levels of Protein Structure
- Primary Structure: Sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- Secondary Structure: Involves hydrogen bonding to form α-helices and β-pleated sheets.
- Tertiary Structure: Three-dimensional shape due to R group interactions, involving folding and twisting.
- Quaternary Structure: Combination of multiple polypeptide chains to form a functional protein (e.g., hemoglobin with two α and two β chains).
Specific Protein Structures
- β-Pleated Sheet: Formed by hydrogen bonds between carbonyl groups and N-H groups of adjacent polypeptide chains.
- Triple Helix: Structure of collagen made from three intertwined polypeptide chains, providing structural strength.
- Globular Proteins: Compact, spherical structures like myoglobin, which store oxygen.
- Fibrous Proteins: Long, fiber-like shapes, involved in structural roles in tissues (e.g., keratins in hair and feathers).
Alzheimer’s Disease
- Characterized by memory loss and difficulties in daily tasks.
- Beta-amyloid proteins normally exist in an α-helical form but misfold into β-pleated sheets in affected individuals, forming insoluble plaques.
Ionized Forms and Isoelectric Point
- Zwitterions form at the isoelectric point (pI); amino acids can exist as positive ions in acidic solutions and as negative ions in basic solutions relative to their pI.
Hemoglobin Functionality
- Hemoglobin's quaternary structure is crucial for transporting oxygen, requiring the proper assembly of its four polypeptide subunits.
Exercise and Application
- Identify structures present in proteins:
- Peptide bonds are found in primary and higher structures.
- Hydrogen bonds are present in secondary (between chains) and tertiary (within chains) structures.
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Test your knowledge on the structure and naming of peptides with this quiz focused on the tripeptide Gly-Ser-Met. You'll draw the structure and apply specific rules for constructing peptide sequences. Perfect for students in natural sciences!
