Protein Structure Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
The final structure of a protein is…
A
…determined by its sequence of amino acids
2
Q
What are amino acids linked together by?
A
Peptide bonds
3
Q
What are the intermolecular forces found between molecules?
A
Hydrogen bonding
4
Q
How are peptide bonds formed?
A
In a condensation reaction
5
Q
Name the functions of proteins
A
- structural
- contractile
- transport
- storage
- hormonal
- enzymes
- protection
6
Q
Name the three general structures of proteins
A
Fibrous
- strong rope like structure e.g keratin and collagen
Globular
- like a spherical ball of string e.g hormones and enzymes
Conjugated
- are globular proteins with a non protein part added on e.g haemoglobin has iron attached to it giving it the ‘haem’ part of its name
