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| The structure of proteins is fundamental for their function |
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Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary |
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| Proteins have four levels of structure |
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| sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds. This sequnce dicates the shape of a protein unique for each protein |
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| regular folding patterns created by hydrogen bonding of polypeptide backbone. Either alpha helix or beta pleated sheets |
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3D Structure of polypeptide chain
Determined by various interaction between side chains
H-bonds
disulfide
Ionic bonds
Hydrophobic interactions |
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