Biology Unit 1 - Proteins

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What are proteins made from?
One or more polypeptides. (amino acid chains)
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How are polypeptides formed?
They are formed by condensation reactions, where peptide bonds are formed between amino acids.
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What is the primary structure of a protein?
The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.
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What it the secondary structure of a protein?
Hydrogen bonds form between amino acids, and the chain either coils into an alpha helix or folds into a beta pleated sheet.
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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?
More hydrogen bonds form in addition to disulfate bridges between parts of the polypeptide chain, causing it to coil and fold more.
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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?
This is the way multiple polypeptide chains are assembled together to form a protein.
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Name some functions of proteins.
Enzymes, antibodies, transport proteins, structural proteins.
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What test do you use for proteins?
The biuret test.
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What results would you expect from the biuret test if proteins are present?
The solution will turn purple.
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