Biochemistry : Identifying Specific Protein Structures
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Example Question #121 : Identifying Biochemical Molecules
Primary protein structure is primarily held together by what type of bond?
Hydrogen bond
Peptide bond
Phosphodiester bond
Van der waals interactions
Ionic bond
Peptide bond
Primary protein structures are composed of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. Secondary protein structures are held together by hydrogen bonds. Phosphodiester bonds can be found between sugar and phosphate groups in the backbone of DNA.
Example Question #122 : Identifying Biochemical Molecules
Why is the tertiary structure of a protein always conserved, even more so than the primary structure?
Tertiary structure is more closely associated with the sequence of the protein
Tertiary structure is more closely associated with the protein's function
The primary and tertiary structure of a protein are equally conserved
The bonds holding the tertiary structure are stronger than those of the primary structure
The primary structure is more conserved than the tertiary structure
Tertiary structure is more closely associated with the protein's function
The primary structure of a protein deals with its sequence while the tertiary structure deals with the folding of the protein. The folding of the protein is what determines its function, and because this is important in maintaining the life of organisms, the tertiary structure must be heavily conserved.
Example Question #123 : Identifying Biochemical Molecules
Which of these are negatively charged amino acids at pH 7?
I. Aspartic acid
II. Glutamic acid
III. Lysine
IV. Arginine
I and II
III and IV
I, III, and IV
I, II, and III
IV only
I and II
Amino acids are classified based on their charged (polar groups) at neutral pH (pH=7).Lysine (Lys, K), arginine (Arg, R) and histidine (His, H) are positively charged at neutral ph (pH=7), while aspartate and glutamate are negatively charged.
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