AQA A-Level Biology – Proteins Latest
2023
Amino Acid ✔✔A monomer that will join with other amino acids to form a protein
Dipeptide ✔✔Two amino acids bonded together via a peptide bond
Polypeptide ✔✔Many amino acids
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AQA A-Level Biology – Proteins Latest
2023
Amino Acid ✔✔A monomer that will join with other amino acids to form a protein
Dipeptide ✔✔Two amino acids bonded together via a peptide bond
Polypeptide ✔✔Many amino acids bonded together via peptide bonds
Protein ✔✔A combination of polypeptides
Amine Group ✔✔-NH2, a basic group where the amino part of amino acid comes from
Carboxyl Group ✔✔-COOH, an acidic group where the acid part of amino acid comes from
R Group ✔✔A side group that can be comprised of different chemical groups
Condensation Reaction ✔✔The reaction that allows the formation of a peptide bond
Process of a Condensation Reaction ✔✔A H+ is removed from the amine group, and the OH- is
removed from the carboxyl group on the other amino acid. This forms water and a dipeptide.
Primary Structure ✔✔The linear amino acid sequence of the polypeptide chain
Secondary Structure ✔✔The arrangement of the primary structure when considering hydrogen
bonds. This forms either an alpha helix or a beta pleated sheet
Alpha Helix ✔✔A helix shape that can be formed when considering a polypeptide's secondary
structure
Beta Pleated Sheet ✔✔A bent v-shaped structure that can be formed when considering a
polypeptide's secondary structure
Tertiary Structure ✔✔The overall 3D shape of the polypeptide chain, considering all types of
bonds; hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds and disulphide bridges. This results in a compact structure
Quarternary Structure ✔✔The 3D shape of multiple polypeptide chains combined into one
complex molecule. This also considers external associated non-proteins
Prosthetic Groups ✔✔Associated non-proteins which affect the quarternary structure of a protein
Biuret Test ✔✔The test to see if a protein is present
Process of the Biuret Test ✔✔Add 2cm^3 of the sample with an equal volume of sodium
hydroxide. Add a few drops of very dilute copper(II) sulphate (0.05%) and mix. A positive test
turns purple, a negative test remains blue.
Fibrous Proteins ✔✔Serve a structural function
Globular Proteins ✔✔Carry out a metabolic function
Primary Structure of Collagen ✔✔An unbranched polypeptide chain
Secondary Structure of Collagen ✔✔Very tightly wound, an alpha helix
Tertiary Structure of Collagen ✔✔Winds into another large helix
Quarternary Structure of Collagen ✔✔Made up of three polypeptide chains with the same
tertiary structure, wound together in a rope shape
Uses of Collagen ✔✔In hair, as part of tendons
Collagen's protein type ✔✔Fibrous protein
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