Unit 8 Protein structure

Front

which of the following terms refers to the order in which amino acids are linked together in a protein: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary?

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Primary

Front

The entire polypeptide forms a three-dimensional structure.

Back

Tertiary

Front

Two or more polypeptides bond together and work as one unit

Back

Quaternary

Front

What is a peptide bond?

Back

Bond that holds two amino acids together.

Front

How many different amino acids are commonly used by living things?

Back

20

Front

The diagram shows a bond forming between two amino acids. What is the name of this reaction?

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Condensation

Front

Held together by interactions between different R groups within a polypeptide chain.

Back

tertiary structure

Front

What is the monomer of a protein?

Back

amino acid

Front

The name of the initial chain of monomers in a protein is called.....

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polypeptide

Front

The two types of folding in the secondary structure are.....

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alpha-helix & beta-pleated sheets