Biol 186 UVIC exam with Questions and
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primary protein structure - Answer linear order of amino acids in the polymer
secondary protein structure - Answer local twists and bends of the amino
chain (stabilized by H bonds formed between regions of the backbone)
α-helix, β-strand, or β-pleated sheet
tertiary protein structure - Answer the overall bending and folding of a polypeptide
chain into it's 3D shape (stabilized by R interactions)
quaternary protein structure - Answer association of more than one polypeptide
chain to form an intact protein
protein shape - Answer influences protein function
loses shape, loses function
many proteins can flip states therefore flipping functions
four major classes in the molecules of life - Answer 1. Lipids
2. Carbohydrates
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic Acids
monomers - Answer "building block" molecules of a polymer
, polymers - Answer many monomers covalently linked together
dehydration - Answer how polymers are synthesized
hydrolysis - Answer how polymers are broken
homopolymers - Answer polymers composed of identical monomers
heteropolymers - Answer polymers composed of different monomers
carbohydrates - energy storage - Answer glycogen in human
starch in plants
carbohydrates - energy transport - Answer glucose in
blood sucrose in plants
carbohydrates - building material - Answer chitin in arthropod
skeletons cellulose in plants
molecular recognition and communication at the cell surface - Answer membrane
glycoproteins and glycolipids, such as the MHC complex on the surface of our cells
simple sugar - Answer 3-7 carbons
contain hydroxyl and carbonyl groups
eg. glucose, galactose, fructose
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