Proteins in Living Things (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Five elements in proteins
Five elements in proteins
C, H, O, N, sometimes S
Building blocks of proteins
Building blocks of proteins
Amino acids
Bonds connecting amino acids
Bonds connecting amino acids
Peptide bonds
Primary structure
Primary structure
Linear sequence of amino acids in polypeptide
Two types of secondary structure
Two types of secondary structure
Alpha helix and pleated sheet
Quaternary structure
Quaternary structure
Two or more polypeptide chains linked together
Fibrous protein characteristics
Fibrous protein characteristics
Long, stringy, insoluble, structural
Globular protein characteristics
Globular protein characteristics
Spherical, compact, soluble, functional
Examples of fibrous proteins
Examples of fibrous proteins
Collagen, elastin, keratin
Role of enzymes
Role of enzymes
Catalyse biochemical reactions