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proteins Flashcards

1
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proteins are ——

A

polymers

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2
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what monomers make up proteins

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amino acids

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3
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what is formed when two amino acids join together

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dipeptide

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4
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what is formed when more then 2 amino acids join together

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polypeptide

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5
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how many polypeptides make up a protein

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one or more

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6
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name the 3 parts that make up an amino acid

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amino group

variable ( r ) group

carboxyl group

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7
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what is the amine group made up of

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NH2

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8
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what elements do all amino acids contain

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carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and Nitrogen and some sulfur

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9
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what bonds link amino acids together

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peptide bonds

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10
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what is a condensation reaction

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reaction that releases a molecule of water and the hydroxyl group and a hydrogen are lost

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11
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what reaction breaks peptide bonds

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hydrolysis

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12
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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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13
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what would a change in just one amino acid do

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change the structure of the whole protein

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14
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what is the secondary structure of a protein

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when polypeptide chains form alpha helix and beta pleated sheets

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15
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what is formed in the secondary structure of a protein

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hydrogen bonds

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16
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what is the tertiary structure of a protein

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the 3D structure due to further coiling of amino acids

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17
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what bonds can be found in the tertiary structure

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ionic bonds

disulphide bonds

hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions

hydrogen bonds

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18
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what is the quaternary structure of a protein

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several polypeptide chains held together by bonds its the proteins final 3D structure

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19
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what do disulfide bonds form between

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sulfur atoms

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20
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what is a globular protein like

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round and compact

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21
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where are the r groups on a globular protein

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on the outside

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22
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globular proteins are s—- why

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soluble - so they are easily transported in liquids

23
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what is the function of haemoglobin

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transports oxygen around the body in RBCs

24
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what is a conjugated protein

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a protein with a non-protein group attached called a prosthetic group

25
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what prosthetic group does haemoglobin have

A

haem group containing iron

26
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what kind of protein is haemoglobin

A

globular

27
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what is the function of insulin

A

hormone secreted by the pancreas

28
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what kind of protein is insulin

A

globular

29
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why is insulins solubility important

A

it means it can be easily transported by the blood

30
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describe the structure of insulin

A

two polypeptide chains held together by disulfide bonds

31
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what is the function of amylase

A

enzyme responsible for the breakdown of starch

32
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what is amylase made of

A

single chain of amino acids

33
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what is a fibrous proteins like

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tough and rope shaped

34
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what are the main properties of fibrous proteins

A

insoluble and strong

35
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what kind of protein is collagen

A

fibrous

36
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where can collagen be found

A

in connective tissues- bone and muscle

37
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whats the main property of collagen

A

its strong

38
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what kind of protein is keratin

A

fibrous

39
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where can keratin be found

A

skin, hair, nails etc

40
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what 2 things can keratin be like

A

flexible or hard and tough

41
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what kind of protein is elastin

A

fibrous

42
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where can elastin be found

A

elastic connective tissue- skin, large blood vessels and ligaments

43
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why is elastin good

A

allows tissues to return to their original shape after being stretched

44
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Open does not form going to protein folds into its quaternary structure

A

Peptide bonds

45
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Explain the term conjugate of protein

A

Protein that contains nonprotein.
Prosthetic group
the prosthetic group is attached by covalent bonds

46
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Name the three main properties fibrous proteins have that globular proteins do not

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Strong
Insoluble.
Unreactive.

47
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Describe the tertiary structure of a fibrous protein

A

It has little to none

48
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Name the chemical bond that links two cysteine amino acids

A

Disulphide bond

49
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It’s something only consist of a single polypeptide chain what structure will it not have?

A

Quaternary structure

50
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How are hydrogen ions useful in water?

A

They regulate the PH

51
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How is sodium irons useful in water?

A

They regulate the water potential

52
Q

Describe how the induced fit model of an enzyme works and have an enzyme acts as a catalyst

A

ESC forms
Active site changes shape so is complementary to substrate

Reduces activation energy

53
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Explain how active site of an enzyme causes high rate of reaction

A

Lois activation energy
Induced fit causes active site to change, shape
. Enzyme substrate complex 

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