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The primary structure of protein describes how the different 2-amino acids are linked to each other in a linear chain. Draw the structures of two different dipeptides that can be formed when glycine reacts with serine.

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Deduce a balanced equation for a condensation reaction that produces the tripeptide Ser-Lys-Phe. Label the peptide linkages, N-terminal, and C-terminal in the resulting peptide.
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Proteins are products of polycondensation of 2-amino acids. Explain the differences between the primary and secondary structures of proteins and state the bond types responsible for maintaining these structures. 
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The tertiary structures of proteins made up of 2-amino acid residues such as serine and cysteine are the result of interaction between amino acids to give a three-dimensional shape. State five different types of interaction that can occur; in each case identify the atoms or groups joined together.
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The tertiary structure of protein describe the overall folding of the chains to give the protein its three-dimensional shape.This is caused by interactions between the side-chains of amino acid residues. Consider the two segments of a polypeptide chain shown in figure.

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Deduce the type of interaction that can occur between the side-chains of Trp and Ile, Cys and Cys, and Tyr and His.

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State the name of one other type of interaction that can occur between the side-chains of amino acid residues.
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Proteins are natural polymers. List four major functions of proteins in the human body.
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Describe the quaternary structure of proteins.
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Proteins are macromolecules formed from 2-amino acids. Once a protein has been hydrolysed, chromatography and electrophoresis can be used to identify the amino acids present. State the name of the linkage that is broken during hydrolysis of a protein and draw its structure.