18. Amino Acids and Proteins
Secondary Protein Structure
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- Open Question
Give an example of a protein containing primarily alpha-helices. Is this a fibrous or globular protein?
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Globular proteins are water-soluble, whereas fibrous proteins are insoluble in water. Indicate whether you expect the following amino acids to be on the surface of a globular protein or on the surface of a fibrous protein.
a. Ala
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What is meant by the following terms as they apply to protein structure, and what bonds or molecular interactions stabilize that level of structure?
b. Secondary structure
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Complete the following two sentences with either globular or fibrous:
a. Proteins with secondary structure composed primarily of alpha-helix are___________ proteins.
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How many hydrogen bonding pairs are possible when the following two peptides interact?
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Which of the following statements is true in regard to the peptide strand shown?
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