Proteins biochemistry

4 classes of protein structure • Primary • Secondary • Tertiary • QuaternaryKEY PROTEIN FUNCTIONS • Accelerate reactions • Provide structural support • Send communication signals • Aid in cellular movement • Provide immune defense • Storage of nutrients (nitrogen) "Structure determines function."CLASSES OF PROTEIN STRUCTURE 1. Primary protein structure • Together, peptide bonds and amino acids form a polypeptide chain (aka a protein). • The primary structure of a protein determines its…

Biology AS Level OCR Proteins Revision

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These notes were made for Biochem 3381 at the University of Western Ontario and cover secondary structure, quaternary structure, protein purification, and miscellaneous biochemistry techniques.

What are the four levels of protein structure, and how does the 3D structure of a protein relate to its function?

Reference sheet for enzyme kinetics for biochemistry students. Explains general theory, key terms, and types of inhibitors.

Proteins are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. A protein is composed of one or more long chains of amino acids , ...