9.7 - Structure of Proteins
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Practice Questions
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What is primary structure in proteins?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'letters' that make up a 'word' in a sequence.
Name one example of a secondary structure.
💡 Hint: These are forms of local folding in proteins.
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What type of bond links amino acids in a protein?
💡 Hint: Think of the connection that builds proteins.
True or False: Secondary structure includes the overall three-dimensional shape of a protein.
💡 Hint: Differentiate local vs. overall structure.
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Consider a protein that has undergone a mutation affecting its primary structure. Describe the potential effects on the protein's secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
💡 Hint: Trace the effect of one change through the structural hierarchy.
Predict how changes in environmental factors, such as pH and temperature, could impact enzyme functionality. Give specific examples relating to their structure.
💡 Hint: Think about how conditions alter interactions.
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