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Which of the following is true about proteins?
Which of the following is true about proteins?
What is the term for the bond formed between amino acids in a polypeptide?
What is the term for the bond formed between amino acids in a polypeptide?
Which level of protein structure is determined by interactions between R-groups and the peptide backbone?
Which level of protein structure is determined by interactions between R-groups and the peptide backbone?
What is the function of antibodies?
What is the function of antibodies?
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Which of the following is true about hydrogen bonds in protein structure?
Which of the following is true about hydrogen bonds in protein structure?
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What is the primary structure of a protein?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
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Which level of protein structure is based on tertiary structure?
Which level of protein structure is based on tertiary structure?
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What is the function of enzymes?
What is the function of enzymes?
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What is the role of collagen in vertebrates?
What is the role of collagen in vertebrates?
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What is the highest level of protein structure?
What is the highest level of protein structure?
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Which level structure is based on primary structure?
Which level structure is based on primary structure?
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What allows for amazing diversity in protein form and function?
What allows for amazing diversity in protein form and function?
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What makes a folded protein molecule more energetically stable than an unfolded molecule?
What makes a folded protein molecule more energetically stable than an unfolded molecule?
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What do molecular chaperones help proteins do in cells?
What do molecular chaperones help proteins do in cells?
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What happens to a denatured protein?
What happens to a denatured protein?
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What is denaturation?
What is denaturation?
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What are prions?
What are prions?
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What does X-Ray Crystallography measure?
What does X-Ray Crystallography measure?
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What does Western Blotting detect?
What does Western Blotting detect?
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What external conditions can cause denaturation?
What external conditions can cause denaturation?
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Which of the following is true about proteins?
Which of the following is true about proteins?
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What are the four levels at which the structure of a protein can be analyzed?
What are the four levels at which the structure of a protein can be analyzed?
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What is the function of most proteins in cells?
What is the function of most proteins in cells?
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What is the central carbon atom in an amino acid bonded to?
What is the central carbon atom in an amino acid bonded to?
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What helps amino acids stay in solution and makes them more reactive?
What helps amino acids stay in solution and makes them more reactive?
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What is the role of R-groups in amino acids?
What is the role of R-groups in amino acids?
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Which type of R-groups in amino acids are hydrophobic?
Which type of R-groups in amino acids are hydrophobic?
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Which type of R-groups in amino acids readily dissolve in water?
Which type of R-groups in amino acids readily dissolve in water?
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Which type of R-groups in amino acids are more chemically reactive?
Which type of R-groups in amino acids are more chemically reactive?
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What are the monomers that link together to form proteins?
What are the monomers that link together to form proteins?
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Study Notes
Protein Fundamentals
- Proteins are composed of monomers called amino acids.
- The bond formed between amino acids in a polypeptide is known as a peptide bond.
- The primary structure of a protein refers to the specific sequence of amino acids in its polypeptide chain.
Protein Structure Levels
- The four levels of protein structure are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
- Secondary structure involves interactions such as hydrogen bonds between the peptide backbone, creating alpha helices or beta sheets.
- Tertiary structure is determined by interactions between R-groups of the amino acids.
- Quaternary structure arises when multiple polypeptide chains associate, usually displaying tertiary structure.
Protein Functions
- Antibodies serve as a crucial element of the immune response, recognizing and neutralizing foreign objects.
- Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in cells.
- Collagen provides structural support in vertebrates, contributing to skin, bones, and connective tissues.
Protein Stability and Diversity
- Folded proteins are energetically more stable due to the reduction of free energy and minimization of hydrophobic areas exposed to water.
- The diversity in protein form and function arises from the unique sequences and arrangements of amino acids.
Protein Folding and Denaturation
- Molecular chaperones assist proteins in achieving proper folding within cells, preventing misfolding.
- A denatured protein loses its native structure and function, often due to external conditions.
- Denaturation can be caused by changes in temperature, pH, or exposure to chemicals.
Advanced Topics
- Prions are misfolded proteins that can induce other proteins to also misfold, leading to disease.
- X-Ray crystallography measures the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a crystal, providing insight into protein structure.
- Western Blotting detects specific proteins in a sample using antibody binding.
Chemical Properties of Amino Acids
- The central carbon atom in an amino acid is bonded to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R-group.
- Polar R-groups tend to be hydrophilic and dissolve easily in water, while nonpolar R-groups are hydrophobic and do not dissolve well.
- Reactive R-groups can participate in chemical reactions, influencing protein function.
Summary
- Overall, proteins are essential biological molecules with complex structures and diverse functions critical to life processes.
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Test your knowledge on protein structure and function with this quiz! Explore the four levels of protein analysis and learn about amino acids, α-helices, β-pleated sheets, and more.
