7.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the functions of proteins?
A
Storage, movement, transport, identification, defense, chemical reactions, structure, communication
2
Q
What are quarternary structures composed of?
A
many connected polypeptides
3
Q
what is the function of an enzyme?
A
break down food and nutrients
4
Q
What 3 things are constant for every amino acid.?
A
carboxyl, amino, and H
5
Q
What is the main functional group that makes proteins polar?
A
carboxyl
6
Q
True or false:
Hydrophilic amino acids go to the inside and hydrophobic acids go to the outside
A
false
7
Q
what functional group makes an amino acid basic?
A
amino
8
Q
what types of bonds hold the amino acids together?
A
peptide bonds
9
Q
What are the functions of infrastructure?
A
support and move cells
10
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