Quick 10Q: Proteins Structure

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What is the monomer of a protein?

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Amino Acid

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What is the name of the side with the carboxyl group in a protein's directionality?

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C - terminus

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Which structure involves the R groups interacting in a single polypeptide?

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Tertiary structure

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What occurs during the dehydration reaction of two amino acids?

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The carboxyl group of the first amino acid binds with the amino group of the second amino acid.

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Where does the R group of glutamic acid orient during protein folding?

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Exterior of protein due to negative charge providing hydrophilic properties.

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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 type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bond.

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What is the secondary structure of a protein?

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The local folding of the polypeptide chain into structures such as alpha helices and beta sheets.

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What role do R groups play in protein structure?

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R groups determine the properties and interactions of amino acids, influencing protein folding and function.

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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.