Proteins
have primary structure. If you are given a method to know which amino
acid is at either of the two termini (ends) of a protein, can you
connect this information to purity or homogeneity of a protein?
Proteins have primary structure. If you are given a method to know which amino acid is at either of the two termini (ends) of a protein, can you connect this information to purity or homogeneity of a protein?
Yes,
if we are given a method to know the sequence of proteins, we can
connect this information to the purity of a
protein. It is known that an accurate sequence of a certain amino
acid is very important for the functioning of a protein. If there is
any change in the sequence, it would alter its structure, thereby
altering the function. If we are provided with a method to know the
sequence of an unknown protein, then using this information, we can
determine its structure and compare it with any of the known correct
protein sequence. Any change in the sequence can be linked to the
purity or homogeneity of a protein.
For
example, any one change in the sequence of haemoglobin can alter the
normal haemoglobin structure to an abnormal structure that can cause
sickle cell anaemia.
Yes, if we are given a method to know the sequence of proteins, we can connect this information to the purity of a protein. It is known that an accurate sequence of a certain amino acid is very important for the functioning of a protein. If there is any change in the sequence, it would alter its structure, thereby altering the function. If we are provided with a method to know the sequence of an unknown protein, then using this information, we can determine its structure and compare it with any of the known correct protein sequence. Any change in the sequence can be linked to the purity or homogeneity of a protein.
For example, any one change in the sequence of haemoglobin can alter the normal haemoglobin structure to an abnormal structure that can cause sickle cell anaemia.
