Exam 1 Obj & SG (pt2) Flashcards
1
Q
The rotation of a secondary structure is dependent one what?
A
the hydrophilic and hydrophobic charge and size influences of the R-groups as well as hydrogen and ionic bonding
2
Q
Parts of the secondary structure peptide that do not form conventional secondary structures are referred to as
A
Random coil
3
Q
Is proline part of the a-helix?
A
No, it has a cyclic N (helix breaker)
4
Q
Which secondary structure maximizes H-bonding?
A
B-sheets
5
Q
Antiparallel B-sheets, have the same polypeptide strand folded back on itself. These run in a opposite directions, giving what?
A
a hydrophobic & a hydrophilic polarity on each side
