Chapter End 2 Beginning 3 Flashcards
Protein
A polymer of amino acids
Peptide
Are molecule composed of 2 or more amino acids
What are peptides names for
Number of amino acids
Conformation
Unique 3 dimensional shape of protein crucial to function
Denaturation
Extreme conformational change that destroys function
Protein structures
Primary secondary tertiary quaternary
Primary structure
Protein sequence of amino acids encoded in genes
Secondary structure
Coiled or folded shape held by hydrogen bonds
Tertiary
Overall 3-d shapes due to hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions
Types of tertiary structures
Globular and fibrous
Globular proteins
Compact tertiary structure for proteins within cell membranes and proteins moving freely through body
Fibrous proteins
Slender filaments suited for roles in muscle contractions and strengthening of skin
Quaternary
Association of two or more polypeptide chains due to ionic bonds and hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions
Protein functions
Structure communication membrane transport catalyst recognition movement cell adhesion
Cell adhesion
Proteins bind together keep tissues from falling apart
Enzymes
Proteins that function as biological catalyst
Substrate
Substance enzyme acts upon
What do enzymes have at the end of their names
Ase
What do enzymes lower
Activation energy
Activation energy
Energy needed to get reactions started
Enzyme action
Substrate approaches enzyme activation site, molecules bind forming enzyme substrate complex