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HHB Unit1
Higher Human Biology Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What chemical elements are proteins made up of? | Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O) and Nitrogen (N) |
| Primary structure | a particular genetically determined sequence created during protein synthesis. Held by STRONG chemical links - peptide bonds. |
| Secondary structure | polypeptide chain coils into a helix. This is due to WEAK hydrogen bonds between certain amino acids. |
| Tertiary Structure | Establishes when polypeptides become further linked by various typed of cross-connection. include bridges between sulphur atoms and morehydrogen bonding.final connections determine the proteins final shape and eneble protein to havespecific function |
| Fibrous proteins | several spiral-shaped polypeptide molecules become linked together. rope like structure. |
| Examples of Fibrous protein | Elastin (strong elastic- wall of large arteries - flexible support) Collagen ( strong inelastic - bone (rigid support) tendon and ligament (attachment)) Keratin (strong inelastic - hair - protection. Actin myosin (contractile - muscle - movement) |