Protein Structure 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiological moleculesASOther Created by: Fatima.IqbalCreated on: 18-09-13 14:16 Primary Protein Structure Proteins are molecules made up of amino acids which are linked together 1 of 7 Peptide Bond A chemical bond between one amino acid and the next one which links them together 2 of 7 Polypeptide Backbone The repeating links of the amino acids which form the protein 3 of 7 Secondary protein structure Regions within the linked chains which are organised into structures called-alpha helixes and beta pleated sheets. 4 of 7 Tertiary protein structure The way in which the whole chain links itself into the three dimensional shape 5 of 7 Alpha helix This looks like a loosely coiled spring. The 'alpha' refers to the direction the coils turn which is clockwise. 6 of 7 Beta pleated sheets The w3ay in which the chains are folded together so it looks as though they are lying alongside each other 7 of 7
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