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What is the basic unit of proteins?
What is the basic unit of proteins?
- Carboxyl Group
- Amino Acid (correct)
- Enzyme
- Polypeptide
Which of the following best describes a polypeptide?
Which of the following best describes a polypeptide?
- A single amino acid
- A complex protein structure
- A chain of amino acids (correct)
- A type of enzyme
What is one of the key functions of proteins?
What is one of the key functions of proteins?
- Energy storage
- Oxygen transport
- Genetic information storage
- Biological catalysts (correct)
Which type of substance can combine with carboxyl groups to form free carboxylate anions?
Which type of substance can combine with carboxyl groups to form free carboxylate anions?
Which metal is NOT commonly associated with protein precipitation?
Which metal is NOT commonly associated with protein precipitation?
In the context of proteins, what does the term 'denaturation' mainly refer to?
In the context of proteins, what does the term 'denaturation' mainly refer to?
Which of the following best describes an enzyme?
Which of the following best describes an enzyme?
What is the purpose of adding lead acetate to the first test tube during the denaturation test?
What is the purpose of adding lead acetate to the first test tube during the denaturation test?
Which observation indicates a successful denaturation test using silver nitrate?
Which observation indicates a successful denaturation test using silver nitrate?
Why is it necessary to record the number of drops that form the precipitate in the denaturation test?
Why is it necessary to record the number of drops that form the precipitate in the denaturation test?
In the context of denaturation tests, what role does concentrated albumin play?
In the context of denaturation tests, what role does concentrated albumin play?
What is the mechanism by which alcohol effectively kills microorganisms on the skin?
What is the mechanism by which alcohol effectively kills microorganisms on the skin?
What type of bonds link the monomers in the primary structure of proteins?
What type of bonds link the monomers in the primary structure of proteins?
Which of the following structures represents a secondary structure of proteins?
Which of the following structures represents a secondary structure of proteins?
Which amino acid is significant for forming disulfide bonds due to its sulfur group?
Which amino acid is significant for forming disulfide bonds due to its sulfur group?
What role do hormones play in the body according to the information provided?
What role do hormones play in the body according to the information provided?
Which model represents a tertiary structure in proteins?
Which model represents a tertiary structure in proteins?
Which of the following statements is true regarding quaternary structures?
Which of the following statements is true regarding quaternary structures?
What is the primary purpose of the Biuret test in protein analysis?
What is the primary purpose of the Biuret test in protein analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organic acid?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organic acid?
What characteristic accurately defines an α-helix structure in proteins?
What characteristic accurately defines an α-helix structure in proteins?
What process describes the unfolding of the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins?
What process describes the unfolding of the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins?
Which of the following substances produces a blue-green precipitate when tested with NaOH?
Which of the following substances produces a blue-green precipitate when tested with NaOH?
What is the role of heat in denaturing proteins?
What is the role of heat in denaturing proteins?
What observation was noted after adding 1 mL of 5% albumin to a test tube and subjecting it to heat?
What observation was noted after adding 1 mL of 5% albumin to a test tube and subjecting it to heat?
How many drops of H2SO4 were required to form a precipitate?
How many drops of H2SO4 were required to form a precipitate?
What occurs during the addition of strong inorganic acids to proteins?
What occurs during the addition of strong inorganic acids to proteins?
Which reaction is NOT a method for denaturing proteins?
Which reaction is NOT a method for denaturing proteins?
What was the observation for the 5% gelatin after ethanol was added in the denaturation test?
What was the observation for the 5% gelatin after ethanol was added in the denaturation test?
In the denaturation test using heat, what was the final comparison undertaken after filtering the test tubes?
In the denaturation test using heat, what was the final comparison undertaken after filtering the test tubes?
In the Lead Acetate Test, what is observed when 5% albumin is treated with lead acetate and NaOH?
In the Lead Acetate Test, what is observed when 5% albumin is treated with lead acetate and NaOH?
Which substance resulted in a yellow precipitate when tested?
Which substance resulted in a yellow precipitate when tested?
What effect do organic solvents have on protein structure?
What effect do organic solvents have on protein structure?
What happens to proteins after denaturation?
What happens to proteins after denaturation?
What is the first step in the denaturation testing procedure for heat?
What is the first step in the denaturation testing procedure for heat?
In summary, which components cause denaturation of proteins through chemical reactions?
In summary, which components cause denaturation of proteins through chemical reactions?
What precipitate was formed upon mixing 5% albumin with water and then ethanol?
What precipitate was formed upon mixing 5% albumin with water and then ethanol?
What substance was tested alongside 5% albumin during the ethanol observation?
What substance was tested alongside 5% albumin during the ethanol observation?
When performing the Lead Acetate Test, what should be done after adding the reagents to observe the precipitate?
When performing the Lead Acetate Test, what should be done after adding the reagents to observe the precipitate?
What condition does the addition of 1 mL 5% albumin and heating create in the test tube?
What condition does the addition of 1 mL 5% albumin and heating create in the test tube?
Which of the following was responsible for the formation of a black precipitate?
Which of the following was responsible for the formation of a black precipitate?
Flashcards
Amino Acid (AA)
Amino Acid (AA)
The basic building block of proteins.
Polypeptide
Polypeptide
A chain of amino acids linked together.
Protein
Protein
One or more polypeptide chains folded into a specific 3D shape.
Enzyme
Enzyme
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Denaturation
Denaturation
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Heavy Metals
Heavy Metals
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What happens to proteins when heavy metals bind to them?
What happens to proteins when heavy metals bind to them?
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Protein Precipitation by Heavy Metals
Protein Precipitation by Heavy Metals
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Why does lead acetate cause protein precipitation?
Why does lead acetate cause protein precipitation?
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Why does silver nitrate cause protein precipitation?
Why does silver nitrate cause protein precipitation?
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What happens to the precipitate when more heavy metal is added?
What happens to the precipitate when more heavy metal is added?
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How does alcohol kill microorganisms?
How does alcohol kill microorganisms?
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What are organic acids?
What are organic acids?
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What are transporters?
What are transporters?
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What are effectors?
What are effectors?
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What is a hormone?
What is a hormone?
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What is the primary (1°) structure of a protein?
What is the primary (1°) structure of a protein?
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What is the secondary (2°) structure of a protein?
What is the secondary (2°) structure of a protein?
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What is the role of cysteine in protein structure?
What is the role of cysteine in protein structure?
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What is the tertiary (3°) structure of a protein?
What is the tertiary (3°) structure of a protein?
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What is a quaternary (4°) structure of a protein?
What is a quaternary (4°) structure of a protein?
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How does heat denature proteins?
How does heat denature proteins?
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What does NaOH do in protein denaturation?
What does NaOH do in protein denaturation?
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Explain the lead acetate test
Explain the lead acetate test
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What is the result of the lead acetate test on albumin?
What is the result of the lead acetate test on albumin?
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What is the purpose of the lead acetate test?
What is the purpose of the lead acetate test?
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What is the difference between albumin and gelatin?
What is the difference between albumin and gelatin?
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How does the denaturation of proteins by heat differ from denaturation by acids?
How does the denaturation of proteins by heat differ from denaturation by acids?
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What is the role of organic solvents in protein denaturation?
What is the role of organic solvents in protein denaturation?
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What is the purpose of the Biuret's test?
What is the purpose of the Biuret's test?
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What does a positive Biuret's test look like?
What does a positive Biuret's test look like?
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What is denaturation?
What is denaturation?
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How does heat affect protein structure?
How does heat affect protein structure?
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How do alcohols denature proteins?
How do alcohols denature proteins?
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What is precipitation in protein denaturation?
What is precipitation in protein denaturation?
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What is the difference between the effects of heat and alcohols on proteins?
What is the difference between the effects of heat and alcohols on proteins?
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How does the concentration of a substance affect its ability to denature proteins?
How does the concentration of a substance affect its ability to denature proteins?
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What is the effect of denaturation on the function of a protein?
What is the effect of denaturation on the function of a protein?
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Study Notes
Week 4: Analysis and Denaturation of Proteins
- Proteins are composed of connected amino acids (AAs) and polypeptides
- Proteins have various functions, including biological catalysts (enzymes), transporting molecules, acting as hormones, and storage
- Protein structures are categorized as primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures
- Primary structure - connected monomers/single peptide bonds
- Secondary structure - folded primary structure
- Tertiary structure - combination of secondary structures, protein may begin to develop small functions
- Quaternary structure - combination of tertiary structure, protein functions fully
Protein Denaturation
- Denaturation is the unfolding of protein structures (2°, 3°, 4°)
- This process can be caused by various factors, such as:
- Heat: High temperatures cause atoms to vibrate, breaking peptide bonds and potentially causing coagulation
- Strong/Inorganic acids (HCl, H₂SO₄): Acids precipitate proteins and split salt linkages
- Organic solvents (alcohols): Disrupt hydrogen bonds
- Denaturation tests are used to observe how proteins react to different conditions, often through precipitation
Protein Analysis Techniques
- Color tests are used to identify amino acids (AAs) and proteins in a sample.
- Biuret test is used to detect >2 peptide bonds (>3 AAs)
- Lead acetate test detects sulfur containing AAs
- Ninhydrin test detects all amino acids
- Xanthoproteic test detects AAs with benzene rings
- Millon's test detects phenolic amino acids
- Hopkins Cole test detects tryptophan
- Sakaguchi test detects arginine
- Observation of precipitate colors can indicate the presence or absence of certain proteins or AAs
Examples of Denaturation Tests
- Heat tests involve heating protein samples to observe coagulation and if the protein loses its original structure
- Using strong inorganic acids, such as HCI and H₂SO₄, on proteins can also lead to precipitation
- Organic solvents like alcohols, such as ethanol, can also denature proteins causing protein precipitation
Additional information on Denaturation
- Heavy metals bind to carboxyl groups to form carboxylate anions causing precipitation.
- Organic acids combine with basic/protonated amino groups, causing precipitation of alkaloids.
- Heavy metals can also cause protein precipitation
- 5% albumin solution is used as a sample (2.5 mL egg white + 47.5 mL H₂O), and concentrated albumin is used (5% albumin solution with additional steps)
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Explore the crucial aspects of protein structure and function in this quiz based on Week 4 topics. Learn about the various levels of protein structure, including primary to quaternary, and understand the factors that lead to protein denaturation. Test your knowledge on how heat and acids impact protein integrity.
