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Bonds-based representation accurately depicts atom packing and interatomic distances.
Bonds-based representation accurately depicts atom packing and interatomic distances.
False (B)
Surface-based representation is the fastest and least resource-demanding way to visualize molecular structures.
Surface-based representation is the fastest and least resource-demanding way to visualize molecular structures.
False (B)
The total energy of a system is always accessible and easy to calculate.
The total energy of a system is always accessible and easy to calculate.
False (B)
Higher entropy is considered to be less favorable in thermodynamic terms.
Higher entropy is considered to be less favorable in thermodynamic terms.
Kinetic energy is associated with the movement of atoms in a molecular system.
Kinetic energy is associated with the movement of atoms in a molecular system.
A negative value for energy indicates that the energy state is unfavorable.
A negative value for energy indicates that the energy state is unfavorable.
Backbone-based representation is suitable for analyzing the primary structure of proteins.
Backbone-based representation is suitable for analyzing the primary structure of proteins.
Total entropy can have a value of less than zero.
Total entropy can have a value of less than zero.
The crystallographic model agreement with diffraction data ranges from 0 to 0.63.
The crystallographic model agreement with diffraction data ranges from 0 to 0.63.
B-factors in X-ray crystallography provide a measure of the rigidity of an atom's position in the model.
B-factors in X-ray crystallography provide a measure of the rigidity of an atom's position in the model.
X-ray crystallography can provide a dynamic picture of macromolecules.
X-ray crystallography can provide a dynamic picture of macromolecules.
The RMSD value indicates the average differences in atomic positions across a set of conformations.
The RMSD value indicates the average differences in atomic positions across a set of conformations.
NMR spectroscopy does not allow the detection of hydrogen atom positions.
NMR spectroscopy does not allow the detection of hydrogen atom positions.
The size limit for structures analyzed by NMR spectroscopy is approximately 40 kDa.
The size limit for structures analyzed by NMR spectroscopy is approximately 40 kDa.
Electron microscopy is only applicable to small biological systems.
Electron microscopy is only applicable to small biological systems.
One disadvantage of NMR spectroscopy is that it requires a crystal of the sample.
One disadvantage of NMR spectroscopy is that it requires a crystal of the sample.
The resolution of X-ray techniques can reach 2-3 Å.
The resolution of X-ray techniques can reach 2-3 Å.
Ab initio predictions in bioinformatics are known for being very fast and low-cost.
Ab initio predictions in bioinformatics are known for being very fast and low-cost.
Secondary structures of proteins include β-sheets and α-helices, both of which are stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Secondary structures of proteins include β-sheets and α-helices, both of which are stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
The most stable form of DNA is A-DNA.
The most stable form of DNA is A-DNA.
Charged, polar, and hydrophobic are types of side chains in amino acids.
Charged, polar, and hydrophobic are types of side chains in amino acids.
Homomeric proteins are made up of different types of monomers.
Homomeric proteins are made up of different types of monomers.
The Ramachandran plot shows the allowed regions for Φ (phi) and Ψ (psi) dihedral angles of amino acids.
The Ramachandran plot shows the allowed regions for Φ (phi) and Ψ (psi) dihedral angles of amino acids.
The sugar-phosphate backbone of nucleic acids is rigid and does not allow for flexibility.
The sugar-phosphate backbone of nucleic acids is rigid and does not allow for flexibility.
Peptide bonds have a planar geometry due to their partial double bond character.
Peptide bonds have a planar geometry due to their partial double bond character.
Hydrophobic interactions play a crucial role in the quaternary structure of proteins.
Hydrophobic interactions play a crucial role in the quaternary structure of proteins.
The nucleotide bases in DNA are adenine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.
The nucleotide bases in DNA are adenine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.
Left-handed α-helices occur more frequently than right-handed α-helices.
Left-handed α-helices occur more frequently than right-handed α-helices.
Hydrogen bonds in both DNA and RNA base pairs ensure complementarity between nucleotides.
Hydrogen bonds in both DNA and RNA base pairs ensure complementarity between nucleotides.
$
\Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S$
is a representation of the change in Gibbs free energy.
$
\Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S$
is a representation of the change in Gibbs free energy.
A negative change of free energy (ΔG < 0) indicates an unfavorable reaction.
A negative change of free energy (ΔG < 0) indicates an unfavorable reaction.
Stable structures are represented by maxima on the potential/free energy surface.
Stable structures are represented by maxima on the potential/free energy surface.
Hydrogen bonds can only form between highly electronegative atoms like fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Hydrogen bonds can only form between highly electronegative atoms like fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen.
The distance for hydrogen bond interactions typically ranges from 5 Å to 10 Å.
The distance for hydrogen bond interactions typically ranges from 5 Å to 10 Å.
Covalent interactions are generally weaker than non-covalent interactions.
Covalent interactions are generally weaker than non-covalent interactions.
Electrostatic interactions are governed by Coulomb’s law and can be either attractive or repulsive.
Electrostatic interactions are governed by Coulomb’s law and can be either attractive or repulsive.
Van der Waals interactions can occur between any two atoms, but are weaker in non-polar molecules.
Van der Waals interactions can occur between any two atoms, but are weaker in non-polar molecules.
The R-factor is a measure of the level of detail present in the structure.
The R-factor is a measure of the level of detail present in the structure.
Hydrophobic interactions are driven by enthalpic advantages due to water being ordered around hydrophobic molecules.
Hydrophobic interactions are driven by enthalpic advantages due to water being ordered around hydrophobic molecules.
Potential energy reflects the likelihood of finding a structure, with lower energy structures occurring more frequently.
Potential energy reflects the likelihood of finding a structure, with lower energy structures occurring more frequently.
Saddle points on a potential energy surface indicate stable structures.
Saddle points on a potential energy surface indicate stable structures.
Non-polar interactions primarily involve permanent dipole-dipole interactions.
Non-polar interactions primarily involve permanent dipole-dipole interactions.
The relationship between structure and potential energy is determined by the strength of molecular interactions.
The relationship between structure and potential energy is determined by the strength of molecular interactions.
The B-factors in X-ray crystallography indicate the flexibility of an atom around its specified position in the model.
The B-factors in X-ray crystallography indicate the flexibility of an atom around its specified position in the model.
NMR spectroscopy can analyze structures larger than 40 kDa without any limitations.
NMR spectroscopy can analyze structures larger than 40 kDa without any limitations.
X-ray crystallography can provide a static representation of macromolecules.
X-ray crystallography can provide a static representation of macromolecules.
The requirements for performing NMR spectroscopy include the preparation of a non-crystalline sample.
The requirements for performing NMR spectroscopy include the preparation of a non-crystalline sample.
The RMSD parameter is used to measure the elastic properties of the macromolecule in NMR spectroscopy.
The RMSD parameter is used to measure the elastic properties of the macromolecule in NMR spectroscopy.
Electron microscopy is suitable only for small biological systems with a focus on structural detail.
Electron microscopy is suitable only for small biological systems with a focus on structural detail.
The displacement parameter 'δ' is primarily concerned with the thermal vibrations of atoms in a crystalline state.
The displacement parameter 'δ' is primarily concerned with the thermal vibrations of atoms in a crystalline state.
One disadvantage of X-ray crystallography is its inability to detect the positions of hydrogen atoms.
One disadvantage of X-ray crystallography is its inability to detect the positions of hydrogen atoms.
Kinetic energy is measured by the speed at which atoms move within a system.
Kinetic energy is measured by the speed at which atoms move within a system.
CPK/spheres representation is faster and less resource-demanding than the stick model.
CPK/spheres representation is faster and less resource-demanding than the stick model.
In the context of molecular structures, a higher entropy value implies a more ordered system.
In the context of molecular structures, a higher entropy value implies a more ordered system.
The relationship expressed as $U = E_p + E_k$ indicates that potential energy and kinetic energy together give the total internal energy.
The relationship expressed as $U = E_p + E_k$ indicates that potential energy and kinetic energy together give the total internal energy.
Hydrogen atoms are typically included in most representations for detailed visualization of molecular structures.
Hydrogen atoms are typically included in most representations for detailed visualization of molecular structures.
Negative energy values are considered unfavorable while positive values are seen as favorable in thermodynamic terms.
Negative energy values are considered unfavorable while positive values are seen as favorable in thermodynamic terms.
The Gibbs free energy change is represented mathematically by $ rac{ riangle G}{ riangle H} + T riangle S$.
The Gibbs free energy change is represented mathematically by $ rac{ riangle G}{ riangle H} + T riangle S$.
Surface-based representation effectively illustrates the internal interactions and atomic arrangements within a macromolecule.
Surface-based representation effectively illustrates the internal interactions and atomic arrangements within a macromolecule.
Homology modeling is a predictive method that compares sequences in databases using a multiple sequence alignment.
Homology modeling is a predictive method that compares sequences in databases using a multiple sequence alignment.
The tertiary structure of a protein is primarily determined by ionic interactions among its backbone atoms.
The tertiary structure of a protein is primarily determined by ionic interactions among its backbone atoms.
Nucleic acids are always single-stranded, with a primary structure consisting of a linear chain of nucleotides.
Nucleic acids are always single-stranded, with a primary structure consisting of a linear chain of nucleotides.
The β-structures in proteins are characterized by hydrogen bonding between adjacent chains, contributing to their stability.
The β-structures in proteins are characterized by hydrogen bonding between adjacent chains, contributing to their stability.
The C-terminus of a polypeptide chain indicates the beginning of the amino acid sequence.
The C-terminus of a polypeptide chain indicates the beginning of the amino acid sequence.
Machine learning methods can predict protein structures using both homology modeling and ab initio approaches.
Machine learning methods can predict protein structures using both homology modeling and ab initio approaches.
Ramachandran plots are used to assess the stability of secondary structures based solely on hydrogen bonding.
Ramachandran plots are used to assess the stability of secondary structures based solely on hydrogen bonding.
Quaternary structures consist of multiple polypeptide chains that can be identical or different.
Quaternary structures consist of multiple polypeptide chains that can be identical or different.
Secondary structures of proteins are formed through the chain's primary sequence alone, without assistance from hydrogen bonds.
Secondary structures of proteins are formed through the chain's primary sequence alone, without assistance from hydrogen bonds.
The sugar-phosphate backbone of nucleic acids is rigid and does not allow torsional flexibilities.
The sugar-phosphate backbone of nucleic acids is rigid and does not allow torsional flexibilities.
Ab initio methods in bioinformatics typically produce very fast predictions of protein structures.
Ab initio methods in bioinformatics typically produce very fast predictions of protein structures.
Hydrophobic interactions are not significant in stabilizing the quaternary structure of proteins.
Hydrophobic interactions are not significant in stabilizing the quaternary structure of proteins.
A-DNA is the predominant form of DNA found under physiological conditions.
A-DNA is the predominant form of DNA found under physiological conditions.
The resolution limit of X-ray crystallography is generally better than that of electron microscopy.
The resolution limit of X-ray crystallography is generally better than that of electron microscopy.
A positive change of free energy (ΔG > 0) indicates a reaction that is thermodynamically favorable.
A positive change of free energy (ΔG > 0) indicates a reaction that is thermodynamically favorable.
Saddle points on a potential energy surface correspond to stable structures.
Saddle points on a potential energy surface correspond to stable structures.
Hydrogen bonds can form between any atoms regardless of their electronegativity.
Hydrogen bonds can form between any atoms regardless of their electronegativity.
The strength of van der Waals interactions increases significantly in polar molecules compared to non-polar molecules.
The strength of van der Waals interactions increases significantly in polar molecules compared to non-polar molecules.
Electrostatic interactions can either be attractive or repulsive based on the charges involved.
Electrostatic interactions can either be attractive or repulsive based on the charges involved.
The energy barriers in potential energy landscapes represent stable structures.
The energy barriers in potential energy landscapes represent stable structures.
Stable structures on a potential energy surface are represented as minima.
Stable structures on a potential energy surface are represented as minima.
Hydrophobic interactions arise mainly from entropic reasons associated with water molecules.
Hydrophobic interactions arise mainly from entropic reasons associated with water molecules.
A global maximum in a potential energy landscape indicates a stable structure.
A global maximum in a potential energy landscape indicates a stable structure.
The R-factor is a measure of the quality of a crystallographic model.
The R-factor is a measure of the quality of a crystallographic model.
The presence of oppositely charged ions enhances the strength of electrostatic interactions.
The presence of oppositely charged ions enhances the strength of electrostatic interactions.
The relative permittivity of a medium is equal to the product of its vacuum permittivity and dielectric constant.
The relative permittivity of a medium is equal to the product of its vacuum permittivity and dielectric constant.
An increase in temperature generally leads to decreased entropy in a system.
An increase in temperature generally leads to decreased entropy in a system.
The representation that is very slow and resource-demanding is known as surface-based representation.
The representation that is very slow and resource-demanding is known as surface-based representation.
A higher total entropy value is considered less favorable in thermodynamic terms.
A higher total entropy value is considered less favorable in thermodynamic terms.
The negative potential energy of a molecular system indicates an unfavorable state.
The negative potential energy of a molecular system indicates an unfavorable state.
Internal energy U can be calculated as the sum of kinetic energy Ek and potential energy Ep.
Internal energy U can be calculated as the sum of kinetic energy Ek and potential energy Ep.
Backbone-based representation is ideal for detailed analysis of atomic packing.
Backbone-based representation is ideal for detailed analysis of atomic packing.
The Gibbs free energy equation is represented as ΔG = ΔH + TΔS.
The Gibbs free energy equation is represented as ΔG = ΔH + TΔS.
Only covalent bonds contribute significantly to the stabilization of protein structure.
Only covalent bonds contribute significantly to the stabilization of protein structure.
In energy terms, potential energy is solely determined by the kinetic movement of atoms.
In energy terms, potential energy is solely determined by the kinetic movement of atoms.
The B-factors in X-ray crystallography are considered a measure of flexibility.
The B-factors in X-ray crystallography are considered a measure of flexibility.
NMR spectroscopy is limited to analyzing macromolecules larger than 40 kDa.
NMR spectroscopy is limited to analyzing macromolecules larger than 40 kDa.
The agreement between a crystallographic model and diffraction data is considered ideal when it is at 0.63.
The agreement between a crystallographic model and diffraction data is considered ideal when it is at 0.63.
X-ray crystallography allows for the investigation of dynamics in macromolecules.
X-ray crystallography allows for the investigation of dynamics in macromolecules.
Position of hydrogen atoms is typically detected in X-ray crystallography.
Position of hydrogen atoms is typically detected in X-ray crystallography.
Electron microscopy has no size limitations and can apply to extremely small systems.
Electron microscopy has no size limitations and can apply to extremely small systems.
RMSD in NMR spectroscopy helps in comparing different structures of the same molecule.
RMSD in NMR spectroscopy helps in comparing different structures of the same molecule.
The requirement for a crystal sample is a disadvantage of NMR spectroscopy.
The requirement for a crystal sample is a disadvantage of NMR spectroscopy.
A negative value for Gibbs free energy (ΔG < 0) indicates a favorable reaction.
A negative value for Gibbs free energy (ΔG < 0) indicates a favorable reaction.
Maxima on the potential/free energy surface represent stable structures.
Maxima on the potential/free energy surface represent stable structures.
Hydrogen bonds can form between atoms that are not highly electronegative.
Hydrogen bonds can form between atoms that are not highly electronegative.
Electrostatic interactions decrease with the square of the distance (r^2).
Electrostatic interactions decrease with the square of the distance (r^2).
The R-factor in X-ray crystallography assesses the level of detail in the diffraction pattern.
The R-factor in X-ray crystallography assesses the level of detail in the diffraction pattern.
Stable structures are represented by potential energy minima.
Stable structures are represented by potential energy minima.
Hydrophobic interactions are enthalpically driven, favoring the ordered arrangement of water molecules.
Hydrophobic interactions are enthalpically driven, favoring the ordered arrangement of water molecules.
Van der Waals interactions occur solely between non-polar molecules.
Van der Waals interactions occur solely between non-polar molecules.
The distance for hydrogen bond interactions typically ranges from 2.8 Å to 3.4 Å.
The distance for hydrogen bond interactions typically ranges from 2.8 Å to 3.4 Å.
The likelihood of finding a structure is inversely reflected by its potential energy.
The likelihood of finding a structure is inversely reflected by its potential energy.
Salt concentration and pH can influence electrostatic interactions.
Salt concentration and pH can influence electrostatic interactions.
Aromatic (π-π) interactions occur between any two types of molecules.
Aromatic (π-π) interactions occur between any two types of molecules.
The potential energy surface is often described as a multidimensional space.
The potential energy surface is often described as a multidimensional space.
The distance for van der Waals interactions is typically up to 10 Å.
The distance for van der Waals interactions is typically up to 10 Å.
Ab initio predictions in bioinformatics are very fast and low-cost.
Ab initio predictions in bioinformatics are very fast and low-cost.
β-sheets are a type of secondary structure in proteins stabilized by hydrogen bonding between adjacent chains.
β-sheets are a type of secondary structure in proteins stabilized by hydrogen bonding between adjacent chains.
The primary structure of nucleic acids is determined by hydrogen bonding between nucleotide bases.
The primary structure of nucleic acids is determined by hydrogen bonding between nucleotide bases.
Hydrophobic interactions play a significant role in determining the tertiary structure of proteins.
Hydrophobic interactions play a significant role in determining the tertiary structure of proteins.
The composition of a nucleotide includes a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, and a pentose sugar.
The composition of a nucleotide includes a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, and a pentose sugar.
The quaternary structure of proteins is defined as the linear chain of amino acids in a polypeptide.
The quaternary structure of proteins is defined as the linear chain of amino acids in a polypeptide.
Right-handed α-helices are the most common type of helices found in proteins.
Right-handed α-helices are the most common type of helices found in proteins.
Homomeric proteins consist of different types of monomers.
Homomeric proteins consist of different types of monomers.
The major groove of DNA is where most protein interactions occur.
The major groove of DNA is where most protein interactions occur.
The ideal dihedral angles for Φ (phi) and Ψ (psi) are restricted to a singular region in the Ramachandran plot.
The ideal dihedral angles for Φ (phi) and Ψ (psi) are restricted to a singular region in the Ramachandran plot.
In nucleic acids, the sugar-phosphate backbone is characterized by a rigid structure with only one torsion angle.
In nucleic acids, the sugar-phosphate backbone is characterized by a rigid structure with only one torsion angle.
DNA includes the bases adenine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.
DNA includes the bases adenine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.
A-DNA is the most common form of DNA found in living organisms.
A-DNA is the most common form of DNA found in living organisms.
Loops and coils in proteins are classified as regular secondary structures.
Loops and coils in proteins are classified as regular secondary structures.
Tertiary structures, also known as supersecondary structures, involve small substructures formed by several secondary structures in proteins.
Tertiary structures, also known as supersecondary structures, involve small substructures formed by several secondary structures in proteins.
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Macromolecule Structure Visualization
Macromolecule Structure Visualization
Methods for representing the arrangement of atoms in macromolecules, such as proteins.
Bonds-based representation
Bonds-based representation
A macromolecule structure visualization method showing atoms and bonds connecting them.
Backbone-based representation
Backbone-based representation
A macromolecule structure visualization method highlighting the main chain of the molecule, useful for secondary structure analysis.
Surface-based representation
Surface-based representation
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Internal Energy (U)
Internal Energy (U)
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Entropy (S)
Entropy (S)
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Free Energy (A, F or G)
Free Energy (A, F or G)
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Total Energy
Total Energy
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Gibbs Free Energy
Gibbs Free Energy
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Favorable Reaction
Favorable Reaction
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Energy Landscape
Energy Landscape
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Stable Structure
Stable Structure
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Transient State
Transient State
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Covalent Interaction
Covalent Interaction
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Electrostatic Interaction
Electrostatic Interaction
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Permittivity
Permittivity
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Hydrogen Bond
Hydrogen Bond
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Van der Waals Interaction
Van der Waals Interaction
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Hydrophobic Interaction
Hydrophobic Interaction
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X-ray Crystallography
X-ray Crystallography
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Resolution (X-ray)
Resolution (X-ray)
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R-factor (X-ray)
R-factor (X-ray)
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R-factor
R-factor
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B-factor
B-factor
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X-ray Crystallography: Advantages
X-ray Crystallography: Advantages
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X-ray Crystallography: Disadvantages
X-ray Crystallography: Disadvantages
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RMSD (Root-mean-squared deviation)
RMSD (Root-mean-squared deviation)
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NMR Spectroscopy: Advantages
NMR Spectroscopy: Advantages
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NMR Spectroscopy: Disadvantages
NMR Spectroscopy: Disadvantages
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Electron Microscopy: Advantages
Electron Microscopy: Advantages
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X-ray Diffraction
X-ray Diffraction
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NMR Spectroscopy
NMR Spectroscopy
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Electron Microscopy
Electron Microscopy
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Homology Modeling
Homology Modeling
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Ab Initio Prediction
Ab Initio Prediction
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What is a Ramachandran plot?
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What are the main types of secondary protein structures?
What are the main types of secondary protein structures?
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Supersecondary Structures (motifs)
Supersecondary Structures (motifs)
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What is a protein domain?
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What is a protein fold?
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Quaternary Structure
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Homomeric Protein
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Heteromeric Protein
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What are the two types of nucleic acids?
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What are the key components of a nucleotide?
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What are the three types of macromolecule structure visualization?
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What is a ribbon representation?
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What is CPK/spheres representation?
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What is the difference between Potential and Kinetic Energy?
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What is Entropy (S)?
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What is Free Energy (G)?
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What is a favorable reaction?
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What is an energy landscape?
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What are the advantages of X-ray crystallography?
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What are the disadvantages of X-ray crystallography?
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RMSD
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What are the advantages of NMR spectroscopy?
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What are the disadvantages of NMR spectroscopy?
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Free Energy Change
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Enthalpy (H)
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Wire representation
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Stick representation
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Ball and stick representation
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Ribbon representation
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Cartoon representation
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CPK representation
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What is 'favorable' in terms of energy?
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Primary Structure
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Secondary Structure
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Tertiary Structure
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Free Energy (G)
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Study Notes
Introduction to Macromolecules
- This presentation introduces the structure of macromolecules.
Structure Visualization Methods
- Bonds-based representation:
- Fast and resource-efficient.
- Suitable for detailed analysis.
- Can give an inaccurate impression of atom packing and interatomic distances.
- Hydrogen atoms are often omitted to simplify the visualization.
- Backbone-based representation:
- Moderately fast and not very resource-demanding.
- Suitable for investigating secondary structure and protein folds.
- Shows main landmarks and provides a good overview of overall structure orientation.
- Surface-based representation:
- Very slow and resource-intensive.
- Suitable for studying molecular shapes, volumes, cavities, and contacts.
Energetics of Structures
- Energy:
- Internal energy (U) and enthalpy (H).
- Differences in energy are often inaccessible.
- Conventionally, negative energy is favorable, and positive energy is unfavorable.
- Includes potential (Ep) and kinetic (Ek) energy.
- U = Ep + Ek; H = U + PV.
- Entropy:
- Related to thermal disorder or conformational availability (degrees of freedom).
- Positive total entropy (S > 0) is favorable.
- Higher entropy is preferred.
- Free energy:
- Helmholtz (A or F) and Gibbs (G) free energy.
- Combination of internal energy/enthalpy and entropy.
- A = U – TS; G = H – TS; ΔG = ΔH – TΔS.
- Negative change in free energy (ΔG < 0) is favorable.
Energy Landscape
- Relationship between structure and potential energy.
- Structure dictates potential energy.
- Potential energy reflects the probability of finding different structures.
- Lower energy structures are more frequently observed.
- Potential/free energy surface:
- Identifies stable structures (minima).
- Identifies transient states (saddle points).
- Identifies unstable structures (maxima).
- Multidimensional surface showing energy barriers.
Molecular Interactions
- Covalent Interactions (Chemical Bonds):
- Between two atoms sharing electrons.
- Very stable under standard conditions.
- Non-covalent Interactions:
- Significantly weaker than covalent bonds.
- Electrostatic interactions.
- Polar interactions (H-bonds).
- Non-polar interactions (Van der Waals forces).
Electrostatic Interactions
- Charge-charge/ionic interactions:
- Described by Coulomb's Law.
- Attractive or repulsive forces.
- Long-range interactions (up to 10 Å) that decrease with the square of the distance (r²).
- Environment-dependent, with permittivity (ε) modifying the force.
- Salt concentration and pH influence charge.
Polar Interactions
- Hydrogen bonds (H-bonds):
- Only formed between highly electronegative atoms (F, O, N) sharing hydrogen.
- Defined H-bond distance is 2.8–3.4 Å.
- Aromatic (π-π) interactions:
- Attractive forces between aromatic rings.
- Distance between the centers of aromatic rings is approximately 5 Å.
- Interactions can be parallel, T-shaped, or sandwich-like
Non-polar Interactions
- Van der Waals (vdW) forces:
- Attractions between any two atoms.
- Including permanent dipole-dipole forces (in polar molecules).
- Hydrophobic interactions:
- Entropy-driven process where water molecules order around hydrophobic portions, resulting in an unfavorable state.
Structure Determination Methods
- X-ray crystallography
- Advantages: no size limitation, atomic resolution possible.
- Disadvantages: requires crystals (non-native state), static picture, hydrogen positions often undetected, resource intensive.
- NMR spectroscopy
- Advantages: solution state (native state) structure possible, dynamics information, hydrogen positions detectable.
- Disadvantages: size limitations, isotopically labeled sample is needed, time-consuming, resource intensive.
- Electron microscopy
- Advantages: applicable to extremely large systems, complementary to other methods like X-ray or NMR.
- Disadvantages: lower resolution compare to X-ray.
- Bioinformatics Predictions
- Advantages: very fast (except ab initio), relatively lower cost.
- Disadvantages: ab initio predictions are demanding, theoretical model--experimental validation is needed.
Parameters of X-ray Structures
- Resolution: measure of detail in diffraction pattern.
- R-factor: measure of model quality compared to experimental diffraction data. A lower value indicates a better quality model
Parameters of NMR Structures
- RMSD (root mean squared deviation): Shows mean difference between individual conformations.
Hierarchy of Protein Structure
- Primary structure: Linear chain of amino acid residues.
- Secondary structure: Local 3D structure of polypeptide chains governed by hydrogen bonding.
- Includes α-helices and β-structures.
- Tertiary structure: Global 3D structure of protein, primarily driven by hydrophobic sidechain interactions.
- Includes supersecondary structures, domains, and folds.
- Quaternary structure: Association of multiple protein chains (monomers) into an oligomer or multimer.
Nucleic Acids
- Nucleotides: basic building blocks.
- Primary Structure: Linear chain of nucleotides.
- Sugar-phosphate backbone: Covalent character, phosphodiester bonds.
- Secondary Structure: Local interactions between nucleotide bases forming base pairs, determined by hydrogen bonds.
- Tertiary Structure: Overall 3D arrangement and folding of DNA into A-DNA, B-DNA, or Z-DNA.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of macromolecules, including their structures and visualization methods. Explore different representation techniques such as bonds-based, backbone-based, and surface-based visualizations. Additionally, the quiz delves into the energetics that govern these molecular structures.
