Proteins (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Reaction type forming peptide bonds
Reaction type forming peptide bonds
Condensation reaction
Product when two amino acids join
Product when two amino acids join
Dipeptide
Primary structure of a protein
Primary structure of a protein
Specific sequence of amino acids in polypeptide chain(s)
Cause of secondary structure in proteins
Cause of secondary structure in proteins
Hydrogen bonding between different parts of the chain
Most common secondary structure shape
Most common secondary structure shape
-helix (alpha helix)
Tertiary structure definition
Tertiary structure definition
Complex 3D shape from further folding of secondary structure
Strong covalent bonds in tertiary structure
Strong covalent bonds in tertiary structure
Disulphide bridges (between cysteine amino acids)
Quaternary structure of proteins
Quaternary structure of proteins
Multiple polypeptide chains associating together
Non-protein components essential for protein function
Non-protein components essential for protein function
Prosthetic groups
Process breaking peptide bonds by adding water
Process breaking peptide bonds by adding water
Hydrolysis