Talk:Lesson: beta turns
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Learning goals
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- Differentiate beta turns from other secondary structure elements, such as alpha helices and beta strands, and recognize cases where they may overlap.
- Describe the structural characteristics of beta turns, including their composition of four amino acids and their sharp turn.
- Explain how the short distance between the first and last alpha carbon contributes to the compact nature of beta turns.
- Identify the typical locations of beta turns within globular proteins and explain their role in connecting helices and strands.
- Classify the different types of beta turns based on the torsion angles of the second and third residues.
- Recognize the frequent occurrence of glycine and proline in beta turns and explain their distinct structural roles.
Teaching notes
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