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Approximating Protein Mass definitions

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  • Amino Acid
    Building block of proteins, each with a distinct mass except for two isomeric exceptions.
  • Leucine
    One of two amino acids sharing identical mass due to structural isomerism.
  • Isoleucine
    Isomer of another amino acid, possessing the same chemical formula and mass.
  • Isomer
    Molecule sharing a chemical formula with another but differing in structure.
  • Protein
    Large biomolecule composed of hundreds to thousands of amino acid residues.
  • Peptide Bond
    Linkage formed between amino acids, resulting in the loss of a water molecule.
  • Dehydration Synthesis
    Reaction joining amino acids, characterized by the removal of water.
  • Residue
    Amino acid unit within a protein, reflecting mass after peptide bond formation.
  • Molecular Weight
    Mass of a molecule expressed in grams per mole, crucial for protein calculations.
  • Relative Molecular Weight
    Alternate term for molecular weight, often abbreviated as m r.
  • Alpha Amino Acid
    Type of amino acid with an average mass used in protein mass approximations.
  • Water Molecule
    Compound lost during peptide bond formation, impacting protein mass.
  • Approximate Mass
    Estimated value for protein mass, calculated using residue count and average residue weight.
  • Grams per Mole
    Unit measuring molecular weight, essential for quantifying protein mass.
  • Equation
    Mathematical expression used to estimate protein mass based on residue number and average weight.