Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 2, Problem 12P
Interpretation Introduction

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The meaning of the term polypeptide backbone should be determined.

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A peptide bond exists between the two amino acids. During the formation of a peptide bond, a molecule of water is released. The carboxyl group of one amino acid gets linked with the amino group of the other amino acid. Polypeptides and proteins are the chains formed by the amino acids.

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Suppose that there is a protein consisting of two polypeptide chains with the given sequences in the picture. What will be the expected result if a biochemist does an end-group analysis to identify the N and C terminal residues of the protein? Explain why.
Figure 7 shows one additional type of bond that can stabilize the tertiary structure of a protein. This bond is called a disulfide bond (or disulfide bridge), and it involves the sulfhydryl (-SH) R groups from one particular type of amino acid. A disulfide bond can form only under certain conditions (oxidative conditions). We'll talk about oxidation and reduction next week. For now, just note that this type of bond does exist in some proteins. Answer the below questions on tertiary structure in your own document. 8. Figure 6 shows examples of bonds that might stabilize the tertiary structure of a protein (labeled A, B, and C). Do these interactions involve only the amino acid R groups, only the polypeptide backbone atoms, or both? 9. In the table below, indicate what type of bond/ interaction is represented in the examples shown in Figure 6, panels A, B, and C and whether each interaction involves group or backbone atoms. Example Type of Bonding Interaction R group or backbone? A В 10.…
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