Structure Function Relationship Flashcards
(5 cards)
When is function conferred to a protein?
when it fold into its native, unique 3D conformation.
Why do slight environmental changes affect proteins?
These changes confer structural changes and because a protein’ function is so closely linked to its structure, these changes affect the function.
What is protein folding?
the physical process by which an polypeptide folds into its native, unique 3D structure.
True of False. Protein folding happens slowly.
False
What determines the shape of the protein?
The amino acid sequence of the proteins determines its shape.