Welcome to CHEM 181, Summer 2022
Students MUST us an OS X (Apple) computer.
Trivia
Primary structure: refers to the linear amino acid sequence of a protein structural chain or chains (see quaternary).
Secondary structure: these are regular sub-areas of the peptide chain which assume special configurations such as alpha helix and strands of beta sheet. These are due to hydrogen bonding.
Tertiary structure: this is referred to as the 3-D structure of a protein molecule. It is the spatial arrangement of the secondary structures. Tertiary structure refers to folding of the peptide chain. This is primarily due to the hydrophobic effect.
Quaternary structure: there are proteins made of various polypeptide chains. These individual polypeptide chains assemble in a super structure with higher complexity. The function of these complex structures depends of the correct assembly of the subunits.
Course Syllabus