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Which type of interaction is NOT associated with R groups in protein structures?
Which type of interaction is NOT associated with R groups in protein structures?
What level of protein structure is characterized by the association of multiple polypeptide chains?
What level of protein structure is characterized by the association of multiple polypeptide chains?
In sickle cell anemia, a single change in DNA leads to a mutation that alters the structure of:
In sickle cell anemia, a single change in DNA leads to a mutation that alters the structure of:
The process of a protein losing its functional shape due to external stress or change in conditions is called:
The process of a protein losing its functional shape due to external stress or change in conditions is called:
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Which of the following is an example of the application of protein denaturation?
Which of the following is an example of the application of protein denaturation?
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What is the non-protein component of hemoglobin called?
What is the non-protein component of hemoglobin called?
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Which function is most critical for the overall biological activity among the listed functions of proteins?
Which function is most critical for the overall biological activity among the listed functions of proteins?
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What type of bond links amino acids together in a protein?
What type of bond links amino acids together in a protein?
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Which of the following is true about protein denaturation?
Which of the following is true about protein denaturation?
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Which part of an amino acid structure is unique for each of the 20 different amino acids?
Which part of an amino acid structure is unique for each of the 20 different amino acids?
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What is the term for a protein containing more than 100 amino acids?
What is the term for a protein containing more than 100 amino acids?
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What type of interaction is directly responsible for the formation of alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets in a protein's secondary structure?
What type of interaction is directly responsible for the formation of alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets in a protein's secondary structure?
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Which protein structure is most affected by a change in the linear sequence of amino acids?
Which protein structure is most affected by a change in the linear sequence of amino acids?
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What term describes a molecule that contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions?
What term describes a molecule that contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions?
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The folding of a polypeptide chain into a three-dimensional structure, largely influenced by interactions between R groups and the surrounding water, describes which level of protein structure?
The folding of a polypeptide chain into a three-dimensional structure, largely influenced by interactions between R groups and the surrounding water, describes which level of protein structure?
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How many essential amino acids are there, that must be obtained through diet because the body cannot synthesize them?
How many essential amino acids are there, that must be obtained through diet because the body cannot synthesize them?
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Study Notes
Learning Theory Pyramid
- Traditional learning methods are passive, with low retention of information.
- Lecture-based learning has the lowest retention rate, with only 5% average retention.
- Reading material has slightly better retention (10%)
- Moving up the pyramid, using audio-visual aids increases retention rate further, up to 20%.
- Demonstrations increase average retention to 30%.
- Discussion groups increase retention to 50%.
- Practicing through doing boosts retention to 75%.
- Teaching others/immediate use has the highest retention rate (90%).
- Active learning strategies are most effective for knowledge retention.
Proteins
- Proteins are chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- The specific amino acid sequence (amino acid sequence, a.a.) dictates a protein's structure and function.
- Amino acids have a variable side chain ("R" group).
- A typical amino acid contains an amino group ("N-terminus") and a carboxyl group ("C-terminus").
- Twenty different amino acids (a.a.) exist.
Amino Acids
- Amino acids can be categorized as hydrophobic, hydrophilic, or electrically charged, based on their properties.
- Nine amino acids are essential for the human body and must be ingested.
- Proteins are often amphiphilic (having both non-polar and polar characteristics) because they contain both polar and non-polar amino acids.
Essential Amino Acids
- List of essential amino acids with potential food sources are presented.
Peptide Synthesis
- Peptide bonds form between amino acids through dehydration synthesis, releasing a water molecule.
- A dipeptide is formed by joining two amino acids.
Peptide Classification
- Peptides are chains formed by two or more amino acids.
- Dipeptides contain two amino acids.
- Tripeptides contain three amino acids.
- Oligopeptides contain fewer than 10 to 15 amino acids.
- Polypeptides contain more than 15 amino acids.
- Proteins have more than 100 amino acids.
Protein Structures
- Proteins fold into three-dimensional structures.
- Protein structure is classified into four levels: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
1° Protein Structure
- Linear sequence of amino acids held together by peptide bonds.
- Sequence variation leads to diverse protein structures and functions.
2° Protein Structure
- Amino acid chain folds into alpha-helices or beta-pleated sheets.
- Stabilized by hydrogen bonds between amino acid backbones.
3° Protein Structure
- Three-dimensional folding of secondary structures.
- Stabilized by interactions between R groups (e.g. hydrophobic interactions, disulfide bridges, ionic bonds).
4° Protein Structure
- Multiple polypeptide chains assemble into a larger complex.
- Stabilized by interactions between polypeptide chains (e.g. hydrogen bonds).
Sickle Cell Anemia
- A genetic mutation in hemoglobin, a protein, leads to sickle cell anemia.
- Changing one amino acid in the sequence causes a change in the protein's structure.
- This mutated hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become misshapen and block blood flow.
Protein Denaturation
- Denaturation is the unfolding of a protein's structure, resulting in a loss of its biological function.
- Factors that cause denaturation are extreme changes in temperature or pH.
- The unfolding of a protein is reversible or irreversible depending on the severity of denaturation.
Conjugated Proteins
- Proteins that combine with a non-protein component (prosthetic group) for function.
- Hemoglobin is an example where heme is the prosthetic group.
Protein Functions
- Proteins have diverse roles in life processes.
- These roles range from structural support/movement, communication, recognition and protection to transport and catalysis.
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly
- First African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry.
- Made significant contributions in the understanding of macromolecules like proteins and amino acids.
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Explore the differences in retention rates through various learning methods according to the Learning Theory Pyramid. Additionally, delve into the structure and function of proteins, including amino acids and their significance in biological processes.
