Amino Acids & Peptide Bonds (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Monomer unit forming polypeptides
Monomer unit forming polypeptides
Amino acids
No. of amino acids naturally in proteins
No. of amino acids naturally in proteins
20
4 groups on central carbon of amino acid
4 groups on central carbon of amino acid
Amino group, carboxyl group, hydrogen atom, R group
Chemical formula of amino group
Chemical formula of amino group
Chemical formula of carboxyl group
Chemical formula of carboxyl group
Determines unique properties of each amino acid
Determines unique properties of each amino acid
R group (side chain)
Process forming peptide bonds
Process forming peptide bonds
Condensation reaction
Molecule removed in peptide bond condensation
Molecule removed in peptide bond condensation
Water ()
Atoms joined by peptide bond
Atoms joined by peptide bond
Carbon (1st amino acid) & nitrogen (2nd amino acid)
Process breaking peptide bonds by adding water
Process breaking peptide bonds by adding water
Hydrolysis