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Levels of protein structure Flashcards

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What is the primary structure, and what bond is in it?

A

Amino acid sequence
Peptide bond

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What are the two types of secondary structures and their features?

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Alpha helix - Long amino acid sequence in a helix
Beta pleated sheet - Folded

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What bond is in a secondary structure?

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Hydrogen

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What is the tertiary structure and what bonds are involved (strongest to weakest)?

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The 3D structure

Hydrophobic interactions
Disulfide bridges
Covalent
Ionic
Hydrogen

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What is the quaternary structure?

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Different subunits joining up

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