Proteins (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

Specific sequence of amino acids in polypeptide chain

$\alpha$-helix and $\beta$-pleated sheet

Hydrogen, ionic, and disulfide (covalent)

Two cysteine groups react with $O$ to form $S-S$ bond

Polymer of nucleotides

$-H_2PO_4$, deoxyribose sugar, and a base

A pairs with T; C pairs with G

Individual amino acids

Binds to guanine, blocks DNA replication

Distance by amino acid / distance by solvent