Terminologies) with Correct Definitions
2023 Update.
Amino Acids - Answer: -Monomers of proteins
- Side chains
- Amine Functional Groups(n-terminal)
- Carboxylic Acid Functional groups (c-terminal)
- Lose -COOH hydrogen group in biological pH
-20 standard amino acids
Amino Acid Groups - Answer: 1. Non-Polar Aliphatic
2. Non-Polar Aromatic
3. Polar Neutral
4. Acidic
5. Basic
Disulfide Bond - Answer: Covalent bond bt sulfurs to stabilize proteins.
-cysteines; ex: hair keratin
, Salt Bridges - Answer: Dipole-Dipole (charge-charge) attractions bt acidic and
basic AA groups
Basic Amino Acid Groups - Answer: PKa greater than 7, side chains are positively
charged
-often found in contact with water bc H bond
-found near acidic residues to take advantage of favorable interactions bt charges
*Arganine, Lysine, Histidine*
Transport Proteins - Answer: Help move molecules around the cell & organism
-hemaglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissue
Structure Proteins - Answer: Give strength to cells, organelles, and tissues
-collagen is structural protein found in cartilage, skin, and tendons
Catalysis Proteins - Answer: Speed up/ catalyze chemical reactions
-protease breaks down protein in cells to help organisms recycle unneeded
proteins