AP Bio Macromolecule Vocab

saturated fatty acids

only single bonds between carbon atoms

C - C

“single, straight, solid”

unsaturated fatty acids

at least one double bond between carbon atoms , this causes a BENT shape!

C = C

higher double bonds in unsatured means?

high double bonds = high unsaturated = higher liquid at room temp

primary structure

sequence of amino acids in a protien

secondary struct

protien folds (like alpha helix & beta sheets) due to hydrogen bond formation between amino backbones

tertiary struct

3-D shape determiend by R-group/”sdie chian”

quaternary struct

arrangement of multiple subunits functions together

ionic bonds

transfer of electrons

what does polar mean?

uneven sharing of electron+ dissolves easily in water