What is the difference between a protein and a peptide?

A peptide is usually a short sequence of amino acids. Proteins are much larger structures, also comprised of amino acids, but having different levels of organisation such as forming secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures consisting of various poly peptide chains connected by hydrogen bonding in an alpha helix or a beta sheet (forming secondary structures).

AP
Answered by Asya P. Biology tutor

7566 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Why does the haemoglobin dissociation curve shift to the right when an individual exercises.


Explain the role of B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes in the defence of the body against a virus infection


Describe the structure of the nephron and the role of each component


What is the structure of the human gas exchange system- how do we breathe in and out?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences