1.3 - Organic Compounds: Proteins Flashcards
Terms to know
1
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Active Site
A
The region of an enzyme where the substate binds
2
Q
Amino Acid
A
A molecule composed of an amino group and a carboxyl group, together with a variable side chain that functions as the monomer of protein
3
Q
Denaturation
A
A change in the structure of a molecule through physical or chemical means
4
Q
Peptide Bond
A
A covalent bond between two amino acids that forms by dehydration synthesis
5
Q
Polypeptide
A
A protein strand containing fewer than about 100 amino acids
6
Q
Protein
A
An organic macromolecule composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
7
Q
Substrate
A
A chemical reactant that binds to an enzyme at its active site
