enzymes: protein structure(unit 3) Flashcards
1
Q
proteins are made of
A
amino acids
2
Q
what are the four chemicals attached to the central carbon in an amino acid
A
a hydrogen atom
an amino group
a carboxylic group
a variable r group
3
Q
how many different amino acids
A
20
4
Q
what are peptide bonds made of
A
amino acids linked together
5
Q
a condensation reaction happens between occurs between
A
two amino acids
6
Q
a dipeptide is formed by
A
two amino acids linked by a peptide bond
7
Q
three amino acids form a
A
tripeptide
8
Q
a polypeptide with more than 50 amino acids is called a
A
protein
