mRNA and protein synthesis are very energetically - ANSWER✔✔-adding each subunit requires the
conversion of an NTP to an NMP, equivalent to hydrolyzing 2 ATPS to ADP
-elongation step consume multiple ATP/GTP
-splicing and proofreading use up even more ATP/GTP molecules
The 3D structure of a protein determines its _________ - ANSWER✔✔-function
describe the structure of primary proteins - ANSWER✔✔--linear sequence of amino acid residue
-determined by mRNA code
the structure of primary amino acids is dependent on? - ANSWER✔✔--covalent binds b/t amino acids in
linear sequence
-determines secondary tertiary and quaternary structures in combination with proteins environment
describe structure of secondary proteins - ANSWER✔✔--folding & twisting of peptide backbone
-NO amino acid side chain interactions
_R groups stick out from backbone
the structure of secondary protein is dependent on? - ANSWER✔✔-weak H-bonds b/t C=O carbonyl & N-
H amine groups in backbone
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