Flashcards: Protein Structure and Function — 10 cartões

Biomacromolecule — definition?

Large organic molecules essential for life.

Biomacromolecule — definition?

Large organic molecules vital for life.

Protein diversity — basis?

Sequence and folding determine function.

Polymer — composition?

Made of repeating monomers.

Protein polymers — role?

Formed by amino acids, perform diverse functions.

Protein — building blocks?

Amino acids.

Amino Acid — key features?

Amino group, carboxyl group, R group.

Peptide Bond — formation?

Between carboxyl and amino groups.

Protein Structure Levels — order?

Primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary.

Secondary Structure — types?

Alpha helices and beta sheets.