Chapter 5 #2 Flashcards
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Amino acid
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Organic molecule with both an amino group and a carboxyl group
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Catalyst
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EnZymatic proteins regulate metabolism
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Enzymatic proteins
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Selective acceleration of chemical reactions
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Storage proteins
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Storage of amino acids
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Hormonal proteins
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Coordination of an organisms activities
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Contractile and motor proteins
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Movement
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Defensive proteins
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Protection against disease
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Transport proteins
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Transport of substances
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Receptor proteins
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Response of cell to chemical stimuli
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Structural proteins
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Support
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9 amino acids
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are non polar hydrophobic
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6 amino acids
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PoloR hydrophilic
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5 amino acids
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Hydrophilic and ionic
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Polypeptide backbone
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Extended from them are different side chains (R Groups)
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Polypeptides
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Amino acid polymers
