4.3 Protein quiz
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The tertiary structure of a protein involves the
interaction of amino acid side groups
A molecule consisting of chain of 75 amino acids would best be described as a
polypeptide
The secondary structure of a protein is defined by coils called _______ and folds called _______
Alpha-helices; beta pleated sheets
The strongest bond found in a typical protein is between two sulfhydryl groups. This would be a
Disulfide bond
A proteins function can be severely affected by _____
Temperature, salt concentration, pH, and acidity
What is the most important property in determining a protein's function?
It's three dimensional shape
ALL proteins in your body
are polymers of 20 different amino acids
