Protein Recap
Protein Syllabus
Draw the general amino acid structure
What bond joins amino acids together?
Peptide Bond
What type of reaction forms a peptide bond?
Condensation
What type of reaction breaks a peptide bond?
Hydrolysis
Draw a dipeptide, label the peptide bond
What are the 4 levels of protein structure?
Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary
What are the 4 types of bonds involved in holding protein shape?
Hydrophobic & hydrophilic interactions Ionic bonds Hydrogen bonds Disulphide bonds
What is a conjugated protein?
Globular protein with a prosthetic group
What is haemoglobin’s structure?
Globular Conjugated 4 polypeptide chains Inorganic haem group
What is haemoglobin’s function?
Carry oxygen
What is a named enzyme’s structure?
Globular Active Site Hydrophobic and philic interactions create tertiary structure E.g. Amylase 3 domains Alpha helixes
What is a named enzyme’s function?
Amylase Digestion of carbohydrates specifically starch
What is insulin’s structure?
Two different types of peptide chains. Chain A has 21 amino acids Chain B has 30 amino acids Contain alpha helices 3 disulphide bridges to keep the two chains together
What is insulin’s function?
Lowers blood glucose Binds to target cells Trigger uptake of glycogen, metabolism of glucose
What are the properties and function of keratin?
Strong Found in hair, skin & nails Large amounts of cysteine Lots of strong disulfide bonds Less disulfide bonds means more flexible
What are the properties and function of collagen?
Strong 3 polypeptides wound together Rope like structure Triple helix Hydrogen bonded Flexible Every 3 rd amino acid is glycine Small Closely packed when wound together High amounts of proline and hydroxyproline Repel each other, adding stability
What are the properties and function of elastin?
To create large, stable, insoluble molecule Can stretch and relax Lots of soluble tropelastin molecules cross linked Have alternating areas of hydrophobic and lysine-rich