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What determines the overall properties of a protein?
What determines the overall properties of a protein?
What type of bonds stabilize alpha helices and beta sheets?
What type of bonds stabilize alpha helices and beta sheets?
What contributes to the tertiary structure of a protein?
What contributes to the tertiary structure of a protein?
What is the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein?
What is the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein?
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What is the process by which a polypeptide chain assumes its native 3D structure?
What is the process by which a polypeptide chain assumes its native 3D structure?
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What can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer?
What can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer?
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What is the loss of native structure and function due to external factors?
What is the loss of native structure and function due to external factors?
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What can be a result of denaturation?
What can be a result of denaturation?
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Study Notes
Protein Structure
Primary Structure
- Sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain
- Determined by the sequence of nucleotides in the gene that encodes the protein
- Primary structure determines the overall properties of a protein
Secondary Structure
- Local arrangements of amino acids that are stabilized by hydrogen bonds
- Alpha helices (α-helices) and beta sheets (β-sheets) are common secondary structures
- Alpha helices: spiral shape, hydrogen bonds between every 4th amino acid
- Beta sheets: flat, extended, hydrogen bonds between amino acids in parallel or antiparallel chains
Tertiary Structure
- 3D arrangement of amino acids in a polypeptide chain
- Determined by interactions between side chains (R groups) and the backbone
- Hydrophobic interactions, ionic interactions, and disulfide bonds contribute to tertiary structure
Quaternary Structure
- Arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits) in a protein
- Subunits are held together by non-covalent interactions (hydrogen bonds, ionic interactions, etc.)
- Quaternary structure is important for protein function and stability
Protein Folding
- Process by which a polypeptide chain assumes its native 3D structure
- Influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, and the presence of chaperone proteins
- Misfolded proteins can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer
Denaturation
- Loss of native structure and function due to external factors (heat, pH, chemicals, etc.)
- Can be reversible or irreversible, depending on the severity of denaturation
- Denaturation can lead to protein aggregation and precipitation
Protein Structure
- A protein's primary structure is the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain, determined by the sequence of nucleotides in the gene that encodes the protein.
- Primary structure determines the overall properties of a protein.
Secondary Structure
- Local arrangements of amino acids are stabilized by hydrogen bonds, forming alpha helices (α-helices) and beta sheets (β-sheets).
- Alpha helices: spiral shape, hydrogen bonds between every 4th amino acid.
- Beta sheets: flat, extended, hydrogen bonds between amino acids in parallel or antiparallel chains.
Tertiary Structure
- The 3D arrangement of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is determined by interactions between side chains (R groups) and the backbone.
- Hydrophobic interactions, ionic interactions, and disulfide bonds contribute to tertiary structure.
Quaternary Structure
- The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits) in a protein is held together by non-covalent interactions (hydrogen bonds, ionic interactions, etc.).
- Quaternary structure is important for protein function and stability.
Protein Folding
- Protein folding is the process by which a polypeptide chain assumes its native 3D structure.
- Factors influencing protein folding include temperature, pH, and the presence of chaperone proteins.
- Misfolded proteins can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer.
Denaturation
- Denaturation is the loss of native structure and function due to external factors (heat, pH, chemicals, etc.).
- Denaturation can be reversible or irreversible, depending on the severity of denaturation.
- Denaturation can lead to protein aggregation and precipitation.
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Learn about the primary and secondary structures of proteins, including the sequence of amino acids, hydrogen bonds, and alpha helices and beta sheets.
