PRIN.OF GENERAL,ORGANIC+BIOLOG.CHEM.
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781266811852
Author: SMITH
Publisher: MCG
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 16, Problem 16.84AP
The silk produced by a silkworm is a protein with a high glycine and alanine content. With reference to the structure, how does this make the silk fiber strong?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Is this aromatic?
CHEM2323
E
Tt
PS CH03
Draw and name all monobromo derivatives of pentane, C5H11Br.
Problem 3-33
Name:
Draw structures for the following:
(a) 2-Methylheptane
(d) 2,4,4-Trimethylheptane
Problem 3-35
(b) 4-Ethyl-2,2-dimethylhexane
(e) 3,3-Diethyl-2,5-dimethylnonane
(c) 4-Ethyl-3,4-dimethyloctane
2
(f) 4-Isopropyl-3-methylheptane
KNIE>
Problem 3-42
Consider 2-methylbutane (isopentane). Sighting along the C2-C3 bond:
(a) Draw a Newman projection of the most stable
conformation.
(b) Draw a Newman projection of the least stable
conformation.
Problem 3-44
Construct a qualitative potential-energy diagram for rotation about the C-C bond of 1,2-dibromoethane.
Which conformation would you expect to be most stable? Label the anti and gauche conformations of 1,2-
dibromoethane.
Problem 3-45
Which conformation of 1,2-dibromoethane (Problem 3-44) would you expect to have the largest dipole
moment? The observed dipole moment of 1,2-dibromoethane is µ = 1.0 D. What does this tell you about the
actual conformation of the molecule?
Chapter 16 Solutions
PRIN.OF GENERAL,ORGANIC+BIOLOG.CHEM.
Ch. 16.2 - In addition to the amino and carboxyl groups, what...Ch. 16.2 - How do the OH groups in Ser, Thr, and Tyr differ?Ch. 16.2 - Draw both enantiomers of each amino acid in...Ch. 16.2 - Which of the following amino acids is naturally...Ch. 16.3 - Draw the structure of the amino acid valine at...Ch. 16.3 - Identify the amino acid shown with all uncharged...Ch. 16.3 - Draw the positively charged, neutral, and...Ch. 16.4 - Identify the N-terminal and C-terminal amino acid...Ch. 16.4 - (a) Identify the N-terminal amino acid in the...Ch. 16.4 - Identify the individual amino acids in each...
Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 16.11PCh. 16.5 - Prob. 16.12PCh. 16.6 - Prob. 16.13PCh. 16.6 - Draw the structures of each pair of amino acids...Ch. 16.6 - The fibroin proteins found in silk fibers consist...Ch. 16.7 - Prob. 16.16PCh. 16.7 - Prob. 16.17PCh. 16.8 - Prob. 16.18PCh. 16.8 - Prob. 16.19PCh. 16.8 - Prob. 16.20PCh. 16.9 - Prob. 16.21PCh. 16.9 - Prob. 16.22PCh. 16.9 - The nerve gas sarin acts as a poison by covalently...Ch. 16.10 - Prob. 16.24PCh. 16 - Prob. 16.25UKCCh. 16 - Prob. 16.26UKCCh. 16 - For each amino acid: [1] draw the L enantiomer in...Ch. 16 - For each amino acid: [1] give the name; [2] give...Ch. 16 - For the given tripeptide: (a) identify the amino...Ch. 16 - For the given tripeptide: (a) identify the amino...Ch. 16 - Label the regions of secondary structure in the...Ch. 16 - Label the regions of secondary structure in the...Ch. 16 - What type of interactions occur at each of the...Ch. 16 - Using the given representations for an enzyme and...Ch. 16 - Naturally occurring amino acids are L--amino...Ch. 16 - Why do neutral amino acids exist as zwitterions...Ch. 16 - The amino acid alanine is a solid at room...Ch. 16 - Why is phenylalanine water soluble but...Ch. 16 - Draw the structure of a naturally occurring amino...Ch. 16 - Draw the structure of a naturally occurring amino...Ch. 16 - For each amino acid: [1] draw the l enantiomer in...Ch. 16 - For each amino acid: [1] draw the l enantiomer in...Ch. 16 - Draw both enantiomers of each amino acid and label...Ch. 16 - Which of the following Fischer projections...Ch. 16 - For each amino acid: [1] give the name; [2] give...Ch. 16 - For each amino acid: [1] give the name; [2] give...Ch. 16 - Draw the amino acid leucine at each pH: (a) 6; (b)...Ch. 16 - Draw the amino acid isoleucine at each pH: (a) 6;...Ch. 16 - Draw the structure of the neutral, positively...Ch. 16 - Draw the structure of the neutral, positively...Ch. 16 - For each tripeptide: [1] identify the N-terminal...Ch. 16 - For each tripeptide: [1] identify the N-terminal...Ch. 16 - For the given tripeptide: (a) identify the amino...Ch. 16 - For the given tripeptide: (a) identify the amino...Ch. 16 - Locate the peptide bond in the dipeptide shown in...Ch. 16 - Label the N-terminal and C-terminal amino acids in...Ch. 16 - Draw the structures of the amino acids formed when...Ch. 16 - Draw the structures of the amino acids formed when...Ch. 16 - What amino acids are formed by hydrolysis of the...Ch. 16 - Give the three-letter abbreviations for the amino...Ch. 16 - What is the difference between the primary and...Ch. 16 - What is the difference between the tertiary and...Ch. 16 - What type of intermolecular forces exist between...Ch. 16 - Which of the following pairs of amino acids can...Ch. 16 - List two amino acids that would probably be...Ch. 16 - List two amino acids that would probably be...Ch. 16 - Compare -keratin and hemoglobin with regards to...Ch. 16 - Compare collagen and myoglobin with regards to...Ch. 16 - When a protein is denatured, how is its primary,...Ch. 16 - Hydrogen bonding stabilizes both the secondary and...Ch. 16 - Describe the function or biological activity of...Ch. 16 - Describe the function or biological activity of...Ch. 16 - Use the given representations for an enzyme,...Ch. 16 - Use the given representations for an enzyme and...Ch. 16 - How are enzyme inhibitors used to treat high blood...Ch. 16 - How are enzyme inhibitors used to treat HIV? Give...Ch. 16 - What structural feature in -keratin makes...Ch. 16 - Why does the -keratin in hair contain many...Ch. 16 - Why must vegetarian diets be carefully balanced?Ch. 16 - Why does cooking meat make it easier to digest?Ch. 16 - Sometimes an incision is cauterized (burned) to...Ch. 16 - Prob. 16.82APCh. 16 - How is sickle cell disease related to hemoglobin...Ch. 16 - The silk produced by a silkworm is a protein with...Ch. 16 - Explain the difference in the mechanism of action...Ch. 16 - How are blood enzyme levels used to diagnose...Ch. 16 - Explain why two amino acids aspartic acid and...Ch. 16 - Prob. 16.88CP
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Gas Law Studies 1. Mass of zinc Determination of 0.899 2) Moles of zinc 0.01361 mol 3.) Moles of hydrogen 00? ← I was told to calculate this number from mole of zinc. 350m So does that mean it will be 0.01361 mol too? 4 Volume of water collected (mL) 5) VL of water collected (Liters) 0.350 L 6) Temp of water collected (°C) 7) Temp of water collected (°K) 8) Atmospheric pressure (mm) 9) Vapor pressure of water (mm) 10) Corrected pressure of hydrogen 20% 29°C 764.0mm Hg (mm) 17.5mm 11) Corrected pressure of hydrogen (atm) 12) Experimentally calculated value of 19 13. Literature value of R 14) % Error 15) Suggest reasons for the % error (#14)arrow_forwardNo wedge or dashes. Do proper structure. Provide steps and explanation.arrow_forward10 Question (1 point) Draw curved arrow notation to indicate the proton transfer between NaOH and CH3CO₂H. 2nd attempt :0- H See Periodic Table See Hint Draw the products of the proton transfer reaction. Don't add a + sign between the products.arrow_forward
- Nonearrow_forward4. Experimental Procedure. a. How many (total) data plots are to be completed for this experiment? Account for each. b. What information is to be extracted from each data plot?arrow_forwardProvide the IUPAC name of the following molecule. Don't forget to include the proper stereochemistry where appropriate.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
General, Organic, and Biological ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781285853918Author:H. Stephen StokerPublisher:Cengage Learning
Organic And Biological ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305081079Author:STOKER, H. Stephen (howard Stephen)Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Bioche...ChemistryISBN:9781305960060Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. HansenPublisher:Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approa...ChemistryISBN:9781305079250Author:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed PetersPublisher:Cengage Learning
World of Chemistry, 3rd editionChemistryISBN:9781133109655Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCostePublisher:Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781285853918
Author:H. Stephen Stoker
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Organic And Biological Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305081079
Author:STOKER, H. Stephen (howard Stephen)
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Bioche...
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305960060
Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approa...
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305079250
Author:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters
Publisher:Cengage Learning
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
Chemistry
ISBN:9781133109655
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
Biomolecules - Protein - Amino acids; Author: Tutorials Point (India) Ltd.;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySNVPDHJ0ek;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY