Biochemistry - Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements that make up proteins?
A
C, H, N, O, S
2
Q
What percent of dry weight of living organisms is protein?
A
50%
3
Q
What are the five functions of proteins?
A
- structure
- trasnport
- regulatory
- catalysis
- locomotion
4
Q
What is the momomer fore proteins
A
Amino Acid
5
Q
VOCAB: Amino Acid
A
momomer of protein: amine group (N + 2H) + carboxyl acid group (COOH) + Remainger group (R)
6
Q
Who do amino acids bond together?
A
Peptide bonds
7
Q
VOCAB: Peptide Bond
A
polar covalent(due to R groups) bonds between amino acids
8
Q
How many amino acids are used to make proteins? what makes them unique?
A
- 20
- remainder group
9
Q
How many amino acids must we consume via our diet?
A
9
10
Q
VOCAB: Primary Structure
A
- linear polypeptide of two or more amino acids
- only breaks through hydrolysis
