Matching Pairs ProteinsOnline version proteins part 1 by Danielle Woods 1 how many nonessential amino acids? 2 protein digestion in small intestine 3 protein digestion in stomach 4 basic structure of amino acid 5 denaturation of protein 6 quaternary structure 7 peptide bonds 8 tertiary structure 9 protein absorption 10 secondary structure 11 primary structure 12 how many essential amino acids? single peptide chain, simple linear chain slightly folded and twisted 3D globular shape, folding of polypeptide chain proteases released by pancreas, breaking down polypeptides to dipeptides and tripeptides, which are further broken down into amino acids unfolding of proteins occurring in presence of heat, acid, base, salt, or mechanical agitation nine two or more polypeptide chains bond together gastrin releases HCl, HCl denatures proteins and converts pepsinogen to pepsin eleven absorbed in small intestine, transported to liver from intestines via portal vein amine group, R group (side chain), carboxyl group, hydrogen join 2 amino acids together