Practice - Secondary Structure: Localized Folding Patterns (Regular Repeats)
Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of secondary structures in proteins?
💡 Hint: Think of structures you might find in hair (keratin).
What type of bond stabilizes secondary structures?
💡 Hint: It's the type of bond involving hydrogen and electronegative atoms.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of secondary structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the backbone atoms?
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions you just learned.
True or False: Beta-pleated sheets are typically less stable than alpha-helices.
💡 Hint: Consider their bonding orientation.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a sequence of amino acids, predict whether it is likely to form an alpha-helix or beta-sheet structure.
💡 Hint: Look for patterns in amino acid types.
Discuss how the specific arrangement of R-groups affects a protein's folding and function.
💡 Hint: Think about how specific chemical properties of R-groups contribute to folding.
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