Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen compounds

Nitrogen compounds — practice question

Proteins are found in living organisms in an immense range of sizes and shapes. Their functions are varied and depend on their structures. The structure and properties of a particular protein are determined by the primary structure - the amino acid sequence that makes up the protein.
(a(i))[1]

Give a balanced equation for the condensation reaction of two glycine molecules, $\text{H}_2\text{NCH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$.

(a(ii))[1]

Draw the skeletal formula showing the organic product.

(b(i))[2]

State the two types of secondary structure present in proteins.

(b(ii))[2]

Draw a diagram showing one form of secondary structure.

(c)[4]

Complete the table to show the type of tertiary bonding that each pair of the amino acid residues is likely to form.

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