A. Draw the structure of the following peptide sequence at pH 2.0: ASP-ALA-THR-LYS-GLY B. What is the net charge of this pentapeptide at pH 2.0?
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- A. Write the structure of the following peptide at pH 5.0 and calculate its net charge at this pH. Asp-His-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Leu-Thr-Gln. Based on the pKa value of the ionizable groups. B. A polypeptide consisting only of L-glutamate residues (poly-L-glutamate) may have a random coil or helical structure depending on pH. Explain this behavior by indicating at what pH values the helical structure will be favored.Determine the net charge (to the nearest integer) on the following peptide at pH 5 AND pH 12. Estimate the isoelectric point (pl) for this peptide: H2N-Leu-Gly-Lys-Glu-COOH Assume the pK,s for functional groups are: alpha-amino 6. alpha-carboxy sidechain-amino (Lys) 10.5 sidechain-carboxy (Glu) 4.2 O Net charge at pH 5 and 12 is 0 and -2, respectively, pl =6.6 O Net charge at pH 5 and 12 is 0 and -2, respectively, pl =3.1 O Net charge at plH 5 and 12 is +2 and -1, respectively, pl =7.5 O Nct charge at pH 5 and 12 is +1 and -1. respectively,. pl -4.5 2.Draw the structure of the dipeptide Thr-Cys at pH7. Clearly indicate the following: 1. the amino terminus (N) 2. the carboxyl terminus (C) 3. a peptide bond 4. an α-carbon atom
- Calculate the pI for the following peptide: Phe-Lys-Glu-Asp-Lys-Ser-Ala (note: there is only one alpha carboxyl at the C terminus and one alpha amino group at the N terminus and don't forget to take into account the ionizable side chain groups)9) Propose a synthetic sequence for the dipeptide A-D-G (single-letter codes) starting from the free amino acids. Draw reaction equations with structural formulas of all organic reagents for the individual steps. Which protecting strategy of the side-chain functional group is appropriate? Please draw the mechanism of peptide bond formation.Draw the structure of the tri-peptide Leu-Asn-Ser at pH 7.4. Use wedges and dashes around the alpha-carbons, and indicate charges where appropriate. Indicate which amino acid(s) has an R group that would avoid water.
- a. Suppose that you have the peptide Ala-Gly-Tyr-His-Leu and you treat it with FDNB and then 6M HCl. Draw the structures of all the products that you will have in solution (assume all reactions to go to completion).1. At pH 7, draw the structure of Arg-Tyr-Gln-Glu-Lys. 2. What’s the charge of this peptide at pH 12? Explain.Consider the following peptide: Lys-His-Asp-Glu-Phe-Cys-Ala-Asp-His-Arg What is the net charge of this peptide at pH = 1? What is the net charge of this peptide at pH = 14?
- 1. A pentapeptide has the sequence of H2N-Glu-His-Leu-Arg-Gly-COOH. a) What is the net charge of the peptide at pH 3, 8, and 11? (Use pka values for side chains and terminal amino and carboxyl groups in the table provided.) peptide. b) Estimate the pl for this pK, values Abbreviation/ symbol pk, M, (-COOH) (-NH5) (R group) pK; pKR Hydropathy Occurrence in index* proteins (%)* Amino acid pl Nonpolar, aliphatic R groups Glycine Alanine Proline Valine 2.34 -0.4 Gly G Ala A Pro P 75 9.60 5.97 7.2 89 115 2.34 9.69 10.96 6.01 6.48 5.97 1.8 1.6 4.2 3.8 4.5 7.8 5.2 1.99 117 131 Val V 2.32 2.36 9.62 9.60 6.6 9.1 Leucine Leu L 5.98 Isoleucine lle I 131 2.36 2.28 9.68 6.02 5.3 Methionine Met M 149 9.21 5.74 1.9 2.3 Aromatic R groups Phenylalanine Tyrosine Tryptophan 2.8 -1.3 3.9 3.2 Phe F 165 1.83 9.13 9.11 9.39 5.48 2.20 Tyr Y Trp W 181 10.07 5.66 204 2.38 5.89 -0.9 1.4 Polar, uncharged R groups Serine Ser S 105 2.21 6.8 9.15 9.62 5.68 5.87 5.07 5.41 5.65 -0.8 Threonine Thr T 119 2.11 -0.7 5.9…Given the following Peptide: Q6 *H;N-Phe-Asp-Ala-Arg-Gy-His-Arg-Asp-Glu-His-Tyr-CO 6a. What is the peptide's net charge at pH 2.0, pH 6.0, pH 7.4, and pH 10.2? (show work) 6b. What is the approximate isoelectric point of this peptide?6 (a) A decapeptide has the following amino acid composition: Ala2 , Arg, Cys, Glu, Gly, Leu, Lys, Phe, Val Partial hydrolysis yields the following tripeptides: Cys-Glu-Leu + Gly-Arg-Cys + Leu-Ala-Ala+ Lys-Val-Phe + Val-Phe-Gly. Reaction of the decapeptide with 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene yields 2,4-dinitrophenylysine. From the experimental data, deduce the primary structure of the decapeptide. (b) Suggest a scheme you will follow to synthesize the dipeptide Ala-Gly