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Bio Definitions 3.2
Textbook Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Primary Structure | Sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain, unfunctional, protein 1st stage |
| Secondary Structure | Folding and coiling of primary structure, repeating configuration, alpha helix and beta pleated sheets, unfunctional, protein 2nd stage |
| Alpha Helix | Second structure in a protein, polypeptide backbone spiral shape, h-bonds |
| Beta Pleated Sheet | Second structure in protein, polypeptide backbone, folds into sheet-like shape, h-bond |
| Tertiary Structure | 3-D interaction b/tw amion acid chain and R group, mutli-bonds, built from secondary structure, weaves and coils around, protein 3rd stage |
| Disulfide Bonds | “Two sulfur” covalent bond, typically in the side chains, contribute to tertiary & quaternary levels |
| Quaternary Structure | Result from aggregation of two or more polypeptide subunits, big from multi-little |
| Macromolecular Machines | Group of proteins and nucleic acid that assemble to carry out a particular function |
| Polypeptide | Amino acid chain > 50 residues, “many peptide” |
| Oligopeptide | Amino acid chain < 50 residues, “few peptide”, aka peptide |