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The smaller building blocks of protein are called amino acids. Amino acids are molecules containing a carboxyl group (-COOH), an amino group (-NH2) and a variable or "R" group, which is what makes the different types of amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids, but they can be arranged into many different sequences, which explains why so many different proteins exist. Amino acids form long chains called polypeptide chains. These chains can then fold into a secondary structure, either an alpha helix or a beta pleated sheet. Then that continues to be folded into the tertiary structure, which is formed by four different types of bonds: hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, ionic bonding and disulfide bridges. Tertiary folding can have two shapes, coils or barrels. Finally there is quaternary structure, which contains multiple polypeptide chains folded into rounded shapes. Quaternary structure has two different shapes, fibrous and globular.
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What is the minimum number of building blocks needed to make a protein?
3.
Is a peptide bigger than a protein?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and as such are always smaller than them. No amino acids are the building blocks to protein, so that is like asking if a brick (the amino acid) is bigger than the wall (the protein).
What name is given to the building blocks that make up protein as small units that combine together to make up long chains?
Amino acids
What are the roles of amino acids?
They are the building blocks of proteins.They make up polypeptide chains which make up DNA(a protein). They help the body with reactions such as the conversion of ADP to ATP...
Why do the nitrogen bases provide codes for protein?
They are the building blocks that will form proteins. Each base codes for one amino acid. Adding one amino acid to another and another will make a protein.
Are the smaller building blocks that make up proteins true or fasle?
Amino acids are the smaller building blocks that make up proteins.
What is the minimum number of building blocks needed to make a protein?
3.
Is a peptide bigger than a protein?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and as such are always smaller than them. No amino acids are the building blocks to protein, so that is like asking if a brick (the amino acid) is bigger than the wall (the protein).
When two protein building blocks are joined together what kind of bond forms?
A peptide bond is the specific kind of covalent bond that forms between amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, when they join together to make a protein.
What name is given to the building blocks that make up protein as small units that combine together to make up long chains?
Amino acids
How many building blocks make up a protein?
Proteins consist of 20 amino acids that are chained together in a specific order.
What are the smaller molecules called that make a protein?
Proteins are polymers of amino acids. The instructions for protein synthesis are contained within the genes (on DNA). This instructions are read from an mRNA at the ribosomes to produce the correct sequence of amino acids - a protein.
What are the roles of amino acids?
They are the building blocks of proteins.They make up polypeptide chains which make up DNA(a protein). They help the body with reactions such as the conversion of ADP to ATP...
Is protein an amino acid?
No, they are the building blocks of protiens, or they make the proteins.
Why do the nitrogen bases provide codes for protein?
They are the building blocks that will form proteins. Each base codes for one amino acid. Adding one amino acid to another and another will make a protein.
What smaller molecules make protein molecules?
Smaller molecules called amino acids make protein molecules.
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