AP BIO Proteins

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What are the two functional groups always found in amino acids?

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Carboxyl and amine.

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What determines the specific structure of proteins?

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The sequence of amino acids.

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What is the name of the reaction that forms a bond between two amino acids?

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Dehydration Synthesis.

Front

What level of protein structure is characterized by alpha helices and beta sheets?

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Secondary structure.

Front

What is the process called when a protein loses its conformation?

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Denaturation.

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bond.

Front

What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What role do chaperone proteins play in protein folding?

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They assist in the proper folding of proteins.

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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

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The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains into a single functional unit.