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What type of bond forms between the carboxyl and amine groups of adjacent amino acids during protein synthesis?
What type of bond forms between the carboxyl and amine groups of adjacent amino acids during protein synthesis?
Which structure dictates the final folded shape of a protein?
Which structure dictates the final folded shape of a protein?
What stabilizes the α-helix and β-pleated sheet structures of proteins?
What stabilizes the α-helix and β-pleated sheet structures of proteins?
In which type of protein structure do the R-groups of amino acids typically face outward?
In which type of protein structure do the R-groups of amino acids typically face outward?
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What characterizes a β-pleated sheet in protein structure?
What characterizes a β-pleated sheet in protein structure?
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What end of a polypeptide chain is referred to as the N-terminus?
What end of a polypeptide chain is referred to as the N-terminus?
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What is a common feature of α-helices found in trans-membrane proteins?
What is a common feature of α-helices found in trans-membrane proteins?
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How are peptide bonds formed during protein synthesis?
How are peptide bonds formed during protein synthesis?
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What is the primary function of the tumour suppressor protein p53?
What is the primary function of the tumour suppressor protein p53?
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Which statement correctly describes the modification of proteins in relation to their function?
Which statement correctly describes the modification of proteins in relation to their function?
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What process allows newly synthesized proteins to enter the endoplasmic reticulum?
What process allows newly synthesized proteins to enter the endoplasmic reticulum?
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What happens to proteins that are misfolded and aggregate?
What happens to proteins that are misfolded and aggregate?
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Which type of proteins primarily function as catalysts in biochemical reactions?
Which type of proteins primarily function as catalysts in biochemical reactions?
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How is the degradation of unneeded proteins typically initiated?
How is the degradation of unneeded proteins typically initiated?
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What is a critical requirement for a protein to cross the ER membrane during translocation?
What is a critical requirement for a protein to cross the ER membrane during translocation?
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In cell signaling, what is the role of sorting signals on proteins?
In cell signaling, what is the role of sorting signals on proteins?
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What is the outcome of hyper-activation of CDK proteins in cancerous cells?
What is the outcome of hyper-activation of CDK proteins in cancerous cells?
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Which of the following describes the effect of modifications on protein functions?
Which of the following describes the effect of modifications on protein functions?
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What type of protein structure involves hydrogen bonds between N-H and C=O groups in peptide bonds?
What type of protein structure involves hydrogen bonds between N-H and C=O groups in peptide bonds?
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Which type of B-sheet configuration has strands running in opposite directions?
Which type of B-sheet configuration has strands running in opposite directions?
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What aids in the proper folding of proteins by binding to partly folded proteins?
What aids in the proper folding of proteins by binding to partly folded proteins?
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What kind of interaction primarily helps maintain the tertiary structure of a protein?
What kind of interaction primarily helps maintain the tertiary structure of a protein?
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Which type of protein structure is formed by two or more polypeptides joining together?
Which type of protein structure is formed by two or more polypeptides joining together?
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What is the term used for segments of a protein that can fold independently to form a stable structure?
What is the term used for segments of a protein that can fold independently to form a stable structure?
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Which type of proteins typically have elongated structures and provide strength in biological systems?
Which type of proteins typically have elongated structures and provide strength in biological systems?
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What can induce a conformational change in a protein through post-translational modification?
What can induce a conformational change in a protein through post-translational modification?
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Which statement accurately describes the location of hydrophobic R-groups in globular proteins?
Which statement accurately describes the location of hydrophobic R-groups in globular proteins?
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Which factor is crucial for a protein to assume its lowest free energy configuration?
Which factor is crucial for a protein to assume its lowest free energy configuration?
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What type of bond is primarily involved in creating strong links between polypeptides in fibrous proteins like collagen?
What type of bond is primarily involved in creating strong links between polypeptides in fibrous proteins like collagen?
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What is the role of CTP in enzymatic regulation?
What is the role of CTP in enzymatic regulation?
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What characterizes fibrous proteins compared to globular proteins?
What characterizes fibrous proteins compared to globular proteins?
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Which amino acids can be phosphorylated to induce conformational changes in proteins?
Which amino acids can be phosphorylated to induce conformational changes in proteins?
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Study Notes
Primary Structure of Proteins
- Proteins are chains of amino acids.
- Amino acids have a central carbon bonded to a side chain (R-group), carboxyl group, and amine group.
- Peptide bonds form between amino acids via condensation reactions.
- 20 naturally occurring amino acids exist.
- Primary structure is the amino acid sequence, determining the protein's overall shape.
- Polypeptides have N-terminus and C-terminus ends.
Secondary Structure
- Proteins often fold into α-helices or β-pleated sheets.
- Hydrogen bonds stabilize these structures between peptide bond oxygen and hydrogen.
- R-groups typically face outwards.
- Beta-sheets can be parallel or anti-parallel.
- Alpha-helices are common in transmembrane proteins.
- Hydrogen bonding in alpha-helices form a right-handed helix between amino acids separated by 4 positions in the polypeptide chain.
- Hydrophobic R-groups in alpha-helices can embed within hydrophobic environments like lipid bilayers.
- In beta-sheets, polypeptide strands align side-by-side, linked by hydrogen bonds between N-H and C=O groups.
Tertiary Structure
- Tertiary structure is the protein's overall 3D shape.
- Folding into the lowest free energy state is crucial.
- Chaperone proteins assist in proper protein folding.
- Multiple bonds including van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions, disulfide bonds, and hydrophobic interactions stabilize tertiary structure.
- Hydrophobic R-groups cluster towards the protein's interior in globular proteins.
Quaternary Structure
- Two or more polypeptides (subunits) combine to form a complex.
- Binding sites hold subunits together.
- Bonds involved in quaternary structure are the same as in tertiary structure.
Protein Domains
- Domains are independent, stable segments within a protein.
- Each domain often has a unique function.
Fibrous vs. Globular Proteins
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Fibrous Proteins:*
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Elongated, strand-like structure.
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Often found in extracellular matrices.
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Examples include collagen (triple helix, strong) and elastin (flexible, recoil).
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Cross-links, often disulfide bonds, stabilize fibrous proteins.
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Globular Proteins:*
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Spherical shape with hydrophobic regions inside.
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Enzymes are globular proteins.
Protein Structure is Dynamic
- Protein structure is not static; it can change.
- Post-translational modifications like phosphorylation can alter protein shape and function.
- Phosphate groups attach to specific amino acid side chains (threonine, tyrosine, serine).
- Allosteric regulators can induce conformational changes, affecting protein activity.
Protein Functions
- Proteins bind to other molecules.
- Enzymes catalyze reactions.
- Proteins play roles in cell signaling, structural support, and more.
- DNA binding proteins like p53 are crucial for regulating cell activities; this interaction is vital in preventing cancers.
Protein Activity Regulation
- Protein synthesis is regulated to produce them only when needed.
- Proteins are targeted to specific locations based on signals.
- Post-translational modifications (phosphorylation) activate or deactivate proteins.
- Proteins are degraded by proteosomes when no longer needed.
Protein Folding
- Chaperone proteins aid in correct protein folding.
- Misfolded proteins can aggregate, causing diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- Transmembrane proteins require specific folding, aided by the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex.
Drug Development and Action
- Understanding protein structure is crucial for drug development.
- Inhibitors can block protein activity by preventing specific interactions.
- Examples include targeting cyclin-CDK proteins in cancer treatment.
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This quiz covers the primary and secondary structures of proteins, including their formation, types of bonds, and the significance of amino acid sequences. You will explore concepts such as peptide bonds, α-helices, β-pleated sheets, and the impact of R-groups on protein folding. Test your knowledge of protein structure in this informative quiz.
