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What is the total number of amino acids present in a tripeptide?
What is the total number of amino acids present in a tripeptide?
Which bond in the main chain of a peptide can freely rotate?
Which bond in the main chain of a peptide can freely rotate?
Why can't the peptide bond freely rotate?
Why can't the peptide bond freely rotate?
Which of the following describes the electron state of nitrogen (N) when it has 3 bonds?
Which of the following describes the electron state of nitrogen (N) when it has 3 bonds?
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Which atom is considered the nucleophile during a hydrolysis reaction of a dipeptide?
Which atom is considered the nucleophile during a hydrolysis reaction of a dipeptide?
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Which groups must be identified when drawing a tripeptide?
Which groups must be identified when drawing a tripeptide?
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In a peptide plane, which of the following six atoms are present?
In a peptide plane, which of the following six atoms are present?
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What happens to the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen when it forms three bonds?
What happens to the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen when it forms three bonds?
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What drives the clustering of hydrophobic molecules in water?
What drives the clustering of hydrophobic molecules in water?
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What is released when hydrophobic molecules cluster together?
What is released when hydrophobic molecules cluster together?
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Which term refers to the phenomenon driving the aggregation of hydrophobic molecules?
Which term refers to the phenomenon driving the aggregation of hydrophobic molecules?
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Which type of non-covalent interaction is primarily related to the interaction of aromatic rings?
Which type of non-covalent interaction is primarily related to the interaction of aromatic rings?
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What is the role of water molecules surrounding hydrophobic molecules?
What is the role of water molecules surrounding hydrophobic molecules?
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How does the removal of a negatively charged amino acid affect the folding reaction's equilibrium constant (Keq)?
How does the removal of a negatively charged amino acid affect the folding reaction's equilibrium constant (Keq)?
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What charge should the central nitrogen have in the resonance structure of a peptide bond?
What charge should the central nitrogen have in the resonance structure of a peptide bond?
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Which of the following structures is similar to a clathrate cage formed by water?
Which of the following structures is similar to a clathrate cage formed by water?
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Which molecule is described as having a symmetrical arrangement that makes it nonpolar?
Which molecule is described as having a symmetrical arrangement that makes it nonpolar?
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What is the Gibbs free energy change ($ riangle G$) for a spontaneous reaction?
What is the Gibbs free energy change ($ riangle G$) for a spontaneous reaction?
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Which type of non-covalent bond is characterized by interactions between charged particles?
Which type of non-covalent bond is characterized by interactions between charged particles?
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In the context of macromolecular structure, which two interactions are more closely related?
In the context of macromolecular structure, which two interactions are more closely related?
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What does a higher activation energy indicate about a chemical reaction?
What does a higher activation energy indicate about a chemical reaction?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding macromolecules and non-covalent bonds?
Which of the following statements is true regarding macromolecules and non-covalent bonds?
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Which molecule is likely to have the highest partial positive charge?
Which molecule is likely to have the highest partial positive charge?
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Which type of interaction is typically important in the core of a protein?
Which type of interaction is typically important in the core of a protein?
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What is the correct order of atoms when describing the first amino acid in a tripeptide?
What is the correct order of atoms when describing the first amino acid in a tripeptide?
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How should amino acid sequences be written?
How should amino acid sequences be written?
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How many alpha carbons are present in the tripeptide A-G-A?
How many alpha carbons are present in the tripeptide A-G-A?
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What is the role of the alpha carbon in an amino acid?
What is the role of the alpha carbon in an amino acid?
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In a tripeptide, how many peptide bonds exist?
In a tripeptide, how many peptide bonds exist?
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How should all main chain atoms in a peptide plane be represented?
How should all main chain atoms in a peptide plane be represented?
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What is the general rule for the number of peptide planes in a tripeptide?
What is the general rule for the number of peptide planes in a tripeptide?
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In a peptide plane, how should atoms be visually represented?
In a peptide plane, how should atoms be visually represented?
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What occurs to energy when a bond is broken?
What occurs to energy when a bond is broken?
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In the dissociation reaction H3O+ + OH- ↔ 2H2O, what does it mean for the reaction to be at equilibrium?
In the dissociation reaction H3O+ + OH- ↔ 2H2O, what does it mean for the reaction to be at equilibrium?
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If the equilibrium constant (Keq) for a reaction is less than 1, what does this indicate about the reaction?
If the equilibrium constant (Keq) for a reaction is less than 1, what does this indicate about the reaction?
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What is true about the relationship between Delta G and protein stability?
What is true about the relationship between Delta G and protein stability?
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Can the equilibrium constant (Keq) be negative?
Can the equilibrium constant (Keq) be negative?
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In the context of bond
In the context of bond
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Which of the following equations represents the thermodynamic rule of thumb?
Which of the following equations represents the thermodynamic rule of thumb?
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What happens to bond stability during bond swapping in cells?
What happens to bond stability during bond swapping in cells?
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Which reaction is spontaneous based on the equilibrium constant (Keq) values?
Which reaction is spontaneous based on the equilibrium constant (Keq) values?
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What does a reaction with a Keq of less than 1 indicate?
What does a reaction with a Keq of less than 1 indicate?
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Why is ATP hydrolysis considered irreversible?
Why is ATP hydrolysis considered irreversible?
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What role does Le Chatelier's principle play in reaction dynamics?
What role does Le Chatelier's principle play in reaction dynamics?
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In the context of metabolic pathways, which statement is true?
In the context of metabolic pathways, which statement is true?
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What happens to a reaction that is displaced from equilibrium?
What happens to a reaction that is displaced from equilibrium?
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What is the significance of labeling reactants and products in a progress curve?
What is the significance of labeling reactants and products in a progress curve?
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What is indicated by a reaction that requires an input of energy to continue?
What is indicated by a reaction that requires an input of energy to continue?
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Study Notes
Protein Structure and Function
- Proteins play a dominant role in cell function, requiring knowledge of their chemical structure and single/three-letter names of the twenty standard amino acids
- Amino acids should be drawn with appropriate charges at pH 2.0, 7.0, and 12.0 in aqueous solutions.
- The pKa values for the main chain carboxy and amino groups are 3.0 and 9.0, respectively, and Lehninger provides the pKa of the R-groups.
Water as a Solvent
- Water's polarity allows it to dissolve various substances (sugars, amino acids, salts) due to hydrogen bonding and ion-dipole interactions.
- Water's ability to make hydrogen bonds and solvate ions makes it a great solvent for life.
- Hydrophobic molecules cluster together in water to minimize their interaction with the polar water molecules.
Non-Covalent Interactions
- Four types of non-covalent bonds facilitate macromolecular structure and function: hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and van der Waals forces.
- Hydrogen bonds and ionic bonds relate strongly due to their electrostatic nature involving H and O, N, and F.
- Hydrophobic interactions are prevalent in protein cores because hydrophobic amino acids minimize their interaction with water.
Peptide Bond Resonance
- The peptide bond exhibits resonance structures, influencing the peptide plane and limiting rotation.
- For correct resonance structures, nitrogen should have a positive charge, while the left-side alpha-carbon should have an R-group attached.
Tripeptides
- A tripeptide contains three amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- The peptide plane involves specific atoms, and there should be a dashed box enclosing the atoms within the plane.
- The main chain bonds can rotate freely, except for the peptide bond.
Equilibrium and Reaction Rates
- Equilibrium is reached when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, and the relative concentrations of reactants and products remain constant
- The rate-limiting step of a reaction is the highest energy peak on a reaction coordinate graph, representing the transition state. Transition states have high energy.
- The rate of a reaction also depends on factors like temperature due to kinetics and thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics and Protein Folding
- Folding reactions are spontaneous, with negative ∆G.
- The thermodynamic "rule of thumb" relating to dG involves the concentrations of products and reactants relative to equilibrium.
- ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS are needed to assess spontaneity at different temperatures.
Quiz Questions and Answers
- Specific questions and answers about free energy diagrams are included, emphasizing energy changes, spontaneity, and the role of equilibrium constants.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to protein structure and function, including the roles of amino acids, the properties of water as a solvent, and non-covalent interactions that influence macromolecular structures. Test your knowledge on the pH effects, pKa values, and interaction types that are critical for life processes.
