7) Globular Proteins

Question 1

There are two types of proteins, globular and _____________ ?

Answer 1

Fibrous

Question 2

What determines which type of structure (globular or fibrous) is formed?

Answer 2

The Overall 3-D structure

Question 3

Globular proteins are roughly ______________ in shape.

Answer 3

Spherical

Question 4

They have _________________ on the inside and __________________ on the outside.

Answer 4

Hydrophobic R groups

Hydrophilic R groups

Question 5

The hydrophilic R groups on the outside can interact with the water and become dissolved. This means that they are ________________ in water.

Answer 5

Soluble

Question 6

Globular proteins have _________ ________ _________ .

This allows them to carry out very specific functions.

Answer 6

Very specific shapes

Question 7

Name three roles of globular proteins and give an example for each.

H
E
T

Answer 7

H-ormones - insulin
E-nzymes - pepsin
T-ransport proteins - haemoglobin

Question 8

Summary

Globular proteins are __s________ in shape.
They are _s___________ in water.
They typically have _m____________ roles.

Answer 8

Spherical
soluble
metabolic