10 Questions
Proteins are synthesized by a ribosome, which links backbone amine to carboxylate groups in a sequence dictated by a ______
messenger RNA
Many (but not all) proteins fold into a compact, well-defined 3D ______
structure
The structure adopted is driven by interactions between the thermodynamic properties of the constituent amino acids, and the ______
solvent (water and/or lipid)
A protein is a polymer built of an arbitrary, genetically encoded sequence of the 20 (+1) ______
a-L-amino acids
The polypeptide may be further modified once completed – e.g. by oligomerization, co-factor binding or ______
covalent modification
What are the enthalpic contributions to protein energetics?
The enthalpic contributions to protein energetics include charge-charge interactions, dipoles-dipole interactions, and van der Waals interactions.
What are the entropic effects in protein structure?
The entropic effects in protein structure include conformational entropy and the hydrophobic effect.
What is the role of the environment in protein structure?
The environment plays a role in determining the structure of proteins.
What are the properties of amino acids?
Amino acids have various properties that contribute to protein structure and function.
What is the process of protein synthesis?
Proteins are synthesized by ribosomes, which link amino acids together in a sequence determined by messenger RNA.
Test your knowledge on amino acids, protein energetics, and their various interactions! This quiz covers topics such as charge-charge interactions, dipoles-dipole interactions, van der Waals interactions, conformational entropy, the hydrophobic effect, and more. Explore the properties of amino acids and their role in protein structure. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the energetics of proteins.
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