B1.2 Protein Flashcard

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How does the R-group of an amino acid affect protein function?

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Determines the type of bond that can form between amino acids, determines the three-dimensional structure of the protein, determines the solubility of the protein in water, and all of the above.

Front

Which element is found in all polypeptides but is not found in carbohydrates?

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Nitrogen (N)

Front

How many amino acids are coded for in the genetic code?

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20

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What is the monomer of a protein?

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Amino acid

Front

What stabilizes alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets in the secondary structure of proteins?

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Hydrogen bonds

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

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What type of bond forms between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another?

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Peptide bond

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What role do chaperone proteins play in protein folding?

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They assist in the proper folding of proteins.

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What is denaturation in proteins?

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The process where proteins lose their structure due to external stress or conditions.