How do amino acid sequences influence the properties of a protein?
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Answer: The building blocks of proteins are amino acids. Amino acids are coded by codons containing nitrogenous bases. There are 61 codons that codes for various amino acids. Three nitrogenous bases code for one amino acid, so a change in one nitrogen base can change the nature of protein. This also explain that a change in amino acid arrangement also change the type of protein formed. Best example is haemophilia.
Secondary structure or beta pleated structure of protein is formed by the hydrogen bonding formed between the backbone of the strand. This can happen in two ways i.e parallel and anti parallel bonding between the backbone hydrogen. This is a very special character of the bonding between the C-terminus and N-terminus. Amino acid chemical structure plays an important role in the folding of peptide chains.
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