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Protein structure and function
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This chapter focuses on primary structure, which is the order in which amino acids are linked together in a protein. The secondary structure of a protein refers to regions of ordered structure within the protein. The chapter highlights proteins that contain two or more subunits and have a quaternary structure that defines how the subunits are arranged with respect to each other. It also looks at secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures. These are formed to maximize favourable intramolecular and intermolecular bonds and to minimize unfavourable interactions. The chapter analyzes amino acids with polar residues. These are favoured on the outer surface of a protein because this allows hydrogen-bonding interactions with water. The chapter talks about transport proteins which carry essential polar molecules across the hydrophobic cell membrane.
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Patrick, G. L. (2023). Protein structure and function. Oxford University Press eBooks. https://doi.org/10.1093/hesc/9780198866664.003.0003
Patrick, Graham L. “Protein structure and function.” Oxford University Press eBooks, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1093/hesc/9780198866664.003.0003.
Patrick, Graham L. 2023. “Protein structure and function.” Oxford University Press eBooks. https://doi.org/10.1093/hesc/9780198866664.003.0003.
Patrick, G.L. (2023) ‘Protein structure and function’, Oxford University Press eBooks. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/hesc/9780198866664.003.0003.
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