3. Draw a salt bridge (ionic interaction) between D and K at physiological pH. (Show all atoms) 7. Compan structure myoglobin and hemoglobin 4. Draw the formation of a disulfide bond. (Show all atoms) Structure 5. Draw a hydrogen bond between two glycine residues. Imagine they are each in one beta-strand of a beta- hairpin. 3

3. Draw a salt bridge (ionic interaction) between D and K at physiological pH. (Show all atoms) 7. Compan structure myoglobin and hemoglobin 4. Draw the formation of a disulfide bond. (Show all atoms) Structure 5. Draw a hydrogen bond between two glycine residues. Imagine they are each in one beta-strand of a beta- hairpin. 3

Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305960060

Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen

Publisher:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen

Chapter19: Proteins

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19.22E: What special role does the amino acid cysteine have in the peptides vasopressin and oxytocin?

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