Proteins

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Monomer consisting of an amino group, carboxyl group, hydrogen atom and R group
Amino acid
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The bond formed between two amino acids
Peptide
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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain
Primary structure
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Polypeptides become twisted or coiled to form a-helices or B-pleated sheets
Secondary Structure
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Polypeptides form a specific 3D structure held together by a number of different bonds; disulfide bridges, ionic bonds and hydrogen bonds
Tertiary structure
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Large polypeptides become associated with non-protein (prosthetic) groups
Quaternary structure
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Example of a protein with quaternary structure
Haemoglobin
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Proteins secreted by plasma cells
Antibodies
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Proteins involved in catalysing reactions
Enzymes
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The bond formed between two amino acids

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Peptide

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

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Card 4

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Polypeptides become twisted or coiled to form a-helices or B-pleated sheets

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Card 5

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Polypeptides form a specific 3D structure held together by a number of different bonds; disulfide bridges, ionic bonds and hydrogen bonds

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