Peptides Flashcards by Lizzie Agombar

Q

what is a peptide bond

A

an amide bond

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Q

what is the N lone pair conjugated to?

A

the C=O double bond

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Q

what are the 3 limitations?

A

planar geometry = restrictive
stable = distribution of charge
polarised = changes reactivity of N

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Q

what do short peptides do?

A

biological signalling

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