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Which characteristic of peptides is fundamental to their biological function?
Which characteristic of peptides is fundamental to their biological function?
In terms of structure, which option accurately describes the configuration of a typical peptide?
In terms of structure, which option accurately describes the configuration of a typical peptide?
What distinguishes peptides from other biomolecules?
What distinguishes peptides from other biomolecules?
Which process is critical for the formation of peptides from amino acids?
Which process is critical for the formation of peptides from amino acids?
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What role do peptides play in biological systems?
What role do peptides play in biological systems?
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What is the primary structural characteristic that differentiates peptides from larger proteins?
What is the primary structural characteristic that differentiates peptides from larger proteins?
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Which of the following statements about peptides is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about peptides is incorrect?
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In the context of peptide synthesis, which factor plays a significant role in determining a peptide's folding and stability?
In the context of peptide synthesis, which factor plays a significant role in determining a peptide's folding and stability?
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Which method can be used to separate peptides based on their size?
Which method can be used to separate peptides based on their size?
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Which characteristic does not apply to the biological activities of peptides?
Which characteristic does not apply to the biological activities of peptides?
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Which of the following statements about the synthesis of peptides is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about the synthesis of peptides is most accurate?
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What is the principal method used to analyze the sequence of amino acids in a peptide?
What is the principal method used to analyze the sequence of amino acids in a peptide?
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Which factor does NOT significantly affect the biological activity of peptides?
Which factor does NOT significantly affect the biological activity of peptides?
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Which of the following terms is least associated with the structural properties of peptides?
Which of the following terms is least associated with the structural properties of peptides?
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In the context of peptide folding, which term refers to the inherent ability of a peptide to adopt a specific structure?
In the context of peptide folding, which term refers to the inherent ability of a peptide to adopt a specific structure?
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Which technique would be least effective for determining the amino acid composition of a peptide?
Which technique would be least effective for determining the amino acid composition of a peptide?
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In the context of peptide synthesis, which type of bond formation is essential for linking amino acids?
In the context of peptide synthesis, which type of bond formation is essential for linking amino acids?
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Which statement about peptide stability is least accurate?
Which statement about peptide stability is least accurate?
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Which factor has the most significant impact on the function of a peptide?
Which factor has the most significant impact on the function of a peptide?
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Which property does not typically contribute to the biological activity of a peptide?
Which property does not typically contribute to the biological activity of a peptide?
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What is a key differentiating factor that describes peptides in comparison to proteins?
What is a key differentiating factor that describes peptides in comparison to proteins?
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Which of the following statements about the stability of peptides is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about the stability of peptides is most accurate?
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Which characteristic would least likely impact a peptide's biological activity?
Which characteristic would least likely impact a peptide's biological activity?
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Which method could be considered least effective for analyzing peptide sequences?
Which method could be considered least effective for analyzing peptide sequences?
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In the context of peptide folding, which term does NOT apply?
In the context of peptide folding, which term does NOT apply?
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What is the primary method of separating peptides based on their chemical properties?
What is the primary method of separating peptides based on their chemical properties?
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Which bond formation is crucial during peptide synthesis?
Which bond formation is crucial during peptide synthesis?
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Which of the following factors does NOT typically influence peptide folding?
Which of the following factors does NOT typically influence peptide folding?
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What is the role of disulfide bonds in peptides?
What is the role of disulfide bonds in peptides?
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Which characteristic is least associated with the biological activities of peptides?
Which characteristic is least associated with the biological activities of peptides?
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Study Notes
Peptides
- Peptides are polymers of amino acids.
- Dietary polymers include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (lipids).
- Monomers are the building blocks of polymers.
- Carbohydrate polymers are broken down in the digestive system into monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose).
- Protein polymers are broken down into amino acids.
- Fat polymers are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids (FFA).
Amino Acids
- Amino acids have an amino group and a carboxyl group attached to the same carbon atom, called the α-carbon.
- The R-group (side chain) determines the chemical properties of amino acids.
- GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It is notable because its -NH2 group is bonded to the carbon atom three carbons away from the carboxyl one.
Peptides
- Peptides are chains of amino acids.
- Dipeptides have 2, Tripeptides have 3, Oligopeptides have 4-20, and Polypeptides have over 20 amino acids.
- Peptides are read from the N-terminus to the C-terminus.
- Peptide bonds form between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, releasing a water molecule (dehydration reaction).
Peptide Bond Formation
- A peptide bond is also an amide bond.
- It is a special type of covalent bond due to resonance.
- There is no free rotation around the peptide bond.
- The peptide bond is planar.
Hydrolytic Enzymes
- Hydrolytic enzymes break the peptide bonds to break down peptides into smaller fragments or individual amino acids.
- Examples of hydrolytic enzymes are trypsin and chymotrypsin. Trypsin cleaves the -COOH end of arginine, lysine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. Chymotrypsin cleaves the -COOH end of aromatic amino acids.
Peptide Types by Number
- Dipeptide = 2 amino acids, 1 peptide bond
- Tripeptide = 3 amino acids, 2 peptide bonds
- Oligopeptide = a few amino acids
- Polypeptide = many amino acids (<10 kDa)
- Protein = thousands of amino acids (>10 kDa)
Characteristics of the Peptide Bond
- Partial double bond character in peptide bonds restricts rotation.
- The six atoms (Cα,C,O,N,H, and Cα') are in a planar structure.
Biologically Important Peptides
- Dipeptides example: Aspartame
- Tripeptides example: Glutathione (GSH)
- Glutathione is a tripeptide of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It serves as a major redox buffer, a scavenger for oxidizing agents, is essential for maintaining red blood cell integrity and hemoglobin in ferrous state, and is involved in detoxification.
- Other peptides (e.g., angiotensin II, oxytocin, vasopressin) have roles in biological functions like blood pressure regulation, labor, and lactation.
- Toxic peptides (e.g., α-amanitin) can be lethal.
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Test your knowledge on peptides and amino acids! This quiz covers essential concepts such as the structure and functions of amino acids, dietary polymers, and the classification of peptides based on amino acid chain length. Challenge yourself to understand these fundamental building blocks of proteins and their role in biochemistry.
