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