Secondary Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two chains called. (one coils one bend)
A
alpha helix
beta plete
2
Q
what allows the polypeptide chain to twist and bend
A
the O (oxygen) in the C=O bond has a small negative charge.
the H in the bond N-H has a small positive charge.
so they attract hydrogen bonds which form between the amino acids
3
Q
for the beta plete what do the hydrogen bonds do
A
they hold it in place
