Questions Chapter 1 (pt 2) Flashcards
1
Q
Peptide bonds occurs by linking what two groups?
A
Amino group of one amino acid (eg. NH3+) and Carboxly acid group of another amino acid (eg. O-)
2
Q
What happens after a peptide bond?
A
Condensation, H2O is removed
3
Q
What are the four levels of protein structure?
A
Primary (1°)
Secondary (2°)
Tertiary (3°)
Quaternary (4°)
4
Q
What is a primary (1°) structure?
A
The particular sequence of amino acids in a protein (AKA polypeptide)
5
Q
What are residues?
A
Amino acids within a polypeptide
6
Q
How are residues linked?
A
Via peptide bonds.
