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Which characteristic most accurately describes amphipathic helices?

  • Form left-handed helices only
  • Contain only hydrophilic R groups throughout
  • Have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic sides (correct)
  • Are exclusively composed of charged amino acids

    • What is a key distinction between parallel and antiparallel β sheets?

  • Parallel β sheets contain more amino acid residues
  • In parallel β sheets, N-C direction is the same while in antiparallel, it is opposite (correct)
  • Antiparallel β sheets are less stable than parallel sheets
  • Antiparallel β sheets have hydrogen bonds formed parallel to the polypeptide backbone

    • Which amino acid is particularly known for causing kinks in the polypeptide chain?

  • Valine
  • Glycine
  • Tryptophan
  • Proline (correct)

    • What role do loops in protein structure serve?

    <p>They are involved in catalysis and recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do hydrogen bonds play in β pleated sheets?

    <p>They form between C=O and N-H groups of adjacent segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the secondary structure of proteins?

    <p>Localized folding patterns such as α-helices and β-sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bond type is predominantly responsible for maintaining the tertiary structure of proteins?

    <p>Hydrophobic interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In defining the quaternary structure of proteins, which statement is accurate?

    <p>It involves interactions between multiple polypeptide chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is not typically involved in maintaining the tertiary structure of a protein?

    <p>Peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a mutation affecting the primary structure lead to functional issues in proteins?

    <p>It results in improper folding of the protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about protein domains is correct?

    <p>Domains are conserved sequences that fold into stable structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do motifs differ from domains in protein structure?

    <p>Motifs are specific arrangements of secondary structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural element is NOT involved in the formation of secondary structures in proteins?

    <p>Bonds between R groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of polypeptide chains are present in a heterodimer?

    <p>Two different polypeptide chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein structure involves multiple polypeptide chains interacting to form a functional protein?

    <p>Quaternary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if the subunits of a protein's quaternary structure dissociate?

    <p>The protein ceases to function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interactions is NOT a typical bonding interaction in quaternary structure?

    <p>Disulfide bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do chaperones play in protein folding?

    <p>They provide a protective environment for folding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that the native conformation of a protein is its most stable state?

    <p>It requires the least amount of energy to maintain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of protein structure, what does the term 'modular folding' signify?

    <p>Folding proceeds in distinct steps with structural units formed sequentially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following proteins is an example of a heterotetramer?

    <p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disease arises from conformational transformations affecting protein structure?

    <p>Mad Cow Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process plays a significant role in the cooperativity of protein subunits?

    <p>Conformational changes among subunits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of protein domains in the tertiary structure?

    <p>To serve as structural and functional units performing specific tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are motifs related to the secondary structure of proteins?

    <p>They are small 3D structures formed by combinations of secondary structural elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of protein interaction, which type of bond is primarily responsible for maintaining the tertiary structure?

    <p>Non-covalent interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes quaternary structure in proteins?

    <p>It involves the spatial arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a β-α-β loop?

    <p>It connects two secondary structural elements in proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a protomer from a monomer in protein structure?

    <p>A protomer is made up of two or more polypeptide chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interactions is NOT associated with maintaining tertiary structure?

    <p>Peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In protein kinase, what role do specific domains play in its function?

    <p>They bind ATP and catalyze phosphorylation reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a β-barrel motif?

    <p>It consists of alternating β-strands that fold into a barrel shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic bond type that stabilizes the secondary structure of proteins?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of secondary structure is described as having a spiral configuration with R groups extending outward?

    <p>Alpha helix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the formation of a beta pleated sheet in proteins?

    <p>Composed of parallel or antiparallel strands linked by hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interaction is primarily responsible for the tertiary structure of a protein?

    <p>Hydrophobic interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific feature distinguishes quaternary structure from tertiary structure in proteins?

    <p>Combination of multiple polypeptide chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of disulfide bonds in protein structures?

    <p>Connect different polypeptide chains or stabilize loops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a protein domain?

    <p>A stable, independently folding unit within a protein that often has a specific function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of proteins, which of the following best defines a motif?

    <p>A recognizable pattern of secondary structure within a domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of bonds primarily hold together the secondary structures of proteins such as alpha helices and beta sheets?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid properties most influence the tertiary structure of a protein?

    <p>The charge and polarity of the amino acid side chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Patient #1

    • A 6-month-old baby girl was brought to pediatric emergency.
    • The child presented with painful swelling of the hands and feet.

    Sickle Cell Anemia

    • Mutation β6 Glu → Val
    • Causes charge changes on the surface of hemoglobin (Hb) molecule.
    • Favors aggregation when the oxygen level is low.
    • Low oxygen saturation increases polymerization of Hemoglobin S

    Patient #2

    • Images/pictures of patient #2 were included
    • No relevant information provided in the text for this patient.

    Scurvy

    • A primary structural defect of collagen.
    • Light staining in regions of collagen with no gaps
    • Heavy staining in regions of collagen with gaps
    • The staggered arrangement of collagen molecules creates a striated appearance.

    Patient #3

    • Image/picture of patient #3 was included
    • No relevant information provided in the text for this patient.

    Alzheimer's Disease

    • The tertiary structure of Amyloid-beta Plaque is affected.
    • Amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles are insoluble in cytosol and polar solvents.

    Protein Structure - Learning Objectives

    • Native Conformation
    • Four levels of protein structural organization (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary)
    • Abnormalities of protein structure and diseases

    Protein Folding

    • Each protein possesses a single native conformation.
    • Under standard conditions of solvent and temperature proteins fold spontaneously into a 3D shape.
    • Native conformation is thermodynamically stable and functional.
    • Examples include : Hemoglobin, Pepsin, Collagen

    Four Levels of Structural Organization

    • Primary structure: sequence of amino acid residues
    • Secondary structure: ordered arrangements of polypeptide chain (e.g., α-helix, β-pleated sheet),
    • Tertiary structure: 3D structure of a single polypeptide chain
    • Quaternary structure: arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in larger complexes

    Protein Structure (general)

    • In nature, "form follows function".
    • A protein's specific 3D arrangement dictates its positioning of specific chemical groups.
    • Positioning of these groups is essential for efficient biological function.

    Bonds in Primary Structure

    • Peptide bonds are strong covalent bonds.
    • These bonds are not broken by denaturation.
    • Disulfide bonds (can be intra or interchain)

    Proinsulin

    • Contains 86 amino acids

    Insulin

    • A chain (21 amino acids) + B chain (30 amino acids)
    • Contains disulfide bonds

    Secondary Structure of Proteins

    • Polypeptide backbone forms a regular arrangement of 3-30 amino acids near each other in a linear structure.
    • This structure is called the secondary structure of polypeptides.
    • Secondary structure can exist in several forms. e.g., Alpha helix, Beta pleated sheets, B-bends (loops)

    Bonds in Secondary Structure

    • Hydrogen bonds: weak electrostatic attractions between atoms (O/N). e.g., COO, CO, SS pairs/H.
    • Hydrogen bonds can covalently link to negative ions.
    • Ionic bonds: Positive charges and negative charges attracting each other. e.g. Lysine and Arginine groups with Aspartate and Glutamate.
    • Hydrophobic interactions/Van Der Waals Forces: attractions between nonpolar molecules/between polar and nonpolar.

    Hydrogen Bonds

    • Hydrogen bonds between oxygen and nitrogen atoms in proteins (O-H bonds).

    Alpha Helix

    • Most common and stable configuration for a polypeptide backbone.
    • R groups extending outwards.
    • H bonds are between NH & C=O, and are positioned 4 residues away from each other.
    • All peptide bonds are linked except the first and last one.
    • Right-handed helix
    • Examples include keratin, myoglobin.

    Secondary Structure of Protein - Amino Acids That Disrupt α-Helix

    • Proline: introduces kinks into the helix because of it's imino group
    • Charged amino acids (aspartate, glutamate, histidine, lysine, arginine): repel each other, disrupting the helix.
    • Glycine: promotes flexibility and bending in the helix.
    • Tryptophan, valine, isoleucine: interfere with the helix's formation.

    Amphipathic Helices

    • Have hydrophobic and hydrophilic sides on one protein molecule
    • Hydrophobic "R-groups" cluster on one face of the proteins.
    • Hydrophilic "R-groups" cluster on the other face of the protein.
    • Hydrophobic interactions lead to the formation of a channel or pore through hydrophobic lipid bilayer membranes.

    Bonds in Beta Pleated Sheets

    • Hydrogen bonds between C=O and N-H (O-H) groups, found between adjacent segments of β-sheets.
    • These hydrogen bonds are arranged perpendicular to the polypeptide backbone.
    • Intra-chain disulfide bridges (inter-chain) stabilize the β-turns.

    Secondary Structure of Protein - Beta Pleated Sheets

    • Composed of 2+ peptide chains, each extends completely and individually folds onto the other
    • Parallel β-sheets: N-C oriented in the same direction
    • Anti-parallel β-sheets: N-C oriented in opposite directions
    • Z-shaped (zigzag) pattern of amino acid residues.
    • R-groups extend outward in opposite directions
    • Core of many globular proteins

    Secondary Structure of Protein - β-Bends

    • Reverse polypeptide chain direction.
    • Form compact, globular proteins.
    • Connect antiparallel beta sheets
    • Typically has 4 amino acid residues.
    • One of the residues is often proline (causes kinks).
    • Another common residue is glycine (Smallest R group).
    • Stabilized by Hydrogen bonds (1st and 4th AA bonds), ionic bonds (e.g., between Glu and Lys).

    Secondary Structure of Protein - Loops

    • Irregular, containing amino acids residues, variable in length
    • Bridge domains
    • Catalysis for amino acids that form peptide bonds.
    • Located on surface of proteins, and are responsible for recognition and binding to other molecules.

    Disordered Regions

    • Occur usually at the c terminal/n terminal of a protein
    • They are flexible
    • Can become ordered when a ligand binds to them.

    Secondary Structure of Protein - Super-Secondary Structures/Motifs

    • Globular proteins combining secondary structure elements (e.g., α-helices, β-sheets) into core and loop structures.
    • Motifs are small 3D structures formed by amino acid side chain interactions.

    Tertiary Structure of Proteins

    • A protein's primary structure dictates its 3D tertiary structure
    • Amino acids that are far apart in the primary sequence, can become close in the 3D structure.
    • Secondary structural features such as α-helices, β-sheets, turns, and loops come together to create 3D domains.
    • Domains are specific regions with unique functions, such as binding substrates.
    • Hydrophobic side chains usually clustered in the protein core, and hydrophilic side chains are typically on the protein surface.

    Tertiary Structure of Proteins - Domains

    • Sections of protein sufficient for performing chemical/physical tasks.
    • Example: Myoglobin has 1 domain, while Protein Kinase has 2 domains
    • Terminal N of proteins binds ATP, and Terminal C binds other proteins.

    Tertiary Structure of Proteins - Bonds

    • Non-covalent interactions
    • Hydrophobic interactions
    • Hydrogen bonds (amino acid side chains).
    • Electrostatic interactions
    • Disulfide bonds (intra-chain)
    • Van der Waals forces

    Quaternary Structure of Proteins

    • Arrangement of protein subunits to create functional protein complexes.
    • Made up of 2+ polypeptide chains.
    • Subunits can be identical or different.
    • Functional proteins only form when subunits are present.
    • Subunits are associated via many weak, non-covalent interactions, e.g., hydrophobic interactions, electrostatic interactions.
    • Examples include collagen, hemoglobin, and immunoglobulins.

    Quaternary Structure of Proteins - Bonds

    • Interactions holding subunits together, e.g.
    • Hydrogen bonds
    • Ionic bonds
    • Hydrophobic interactions
    • Van Der Waals

    Protein Folding

    • Proteins fold into their functional conformation rapidly.
    • The folding process is not random, but rather controlled and directed.
    • Native conformations are thermodynamically favored e.g. chaperones assist in this process.

    Steps of Protein Folding

    • Proteins fold in a regulated, modular way.
    • Stage 1: formation of secondary structures during translation.
    • Stage 2: hydrophobic regions cluster together to form the core.
    • The folding process is assisted by chaperones.

    Diseases of Impaired Protein Structure

    • Mad Cow Disease: Proteins misfold, resulting in insoluble aggregates in nerve cells, causing issues, and fatal neurological disorders.
    • Alzheimer's Disease: β-amyloid and other brain proteins misfold, resulting in senile plaques.
    • Scurvy: Vitamin C deficiency affecting collagen formation resulting in problems with formation and repair, leading to severe and painful symptoms .

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    Test your knowledge on the key aspects of protein structure, including secondary, tertiary, and quaternary formations. This quiz covers important concepts such as amphipathic helices, β sheets, and the role of hydrogen bonds. Understand the significance of amino acids and protein domains as you delve into the complexities of protein functionality.

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