Biological Molecules PPQ Flashcards
1
Q
Which diagram shows the structure of the glucose produced by the breakdown of glycogen? (1)
A
Hexagon shape
H on top
OH on bottom
= alpha glucose
2
Q
Describe the structure of proteins (6)
A
Polymer of amino acid’s
Joined by peptide bonds
Formed by condensation reactions
Primary structure is order of amino acids
Secondary structure is folding of polypeptide chain due to hydrogen bonding
Tertiary structure is 3-D folding due to hydrogen bonding and ionic bonding
Quaternary structure is TWO or more polypeptide chains
