Conjugated Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are glycoproteins?
A
Proteins that are covalently bound to carbohydrates
2
Q
What are Lipoproteins?
A
Proteins covalently bound to lipids.
3
Q
What are Metalloproteins?
A
proteins that contain metal ions
4
Q
What are Hemoproteins?
A
Proteins that contain heme groups/porphyrin rings
5
Q
What are Phosphoproteins?
A
Proteins covalently bonded to phosphate groups
6
Q
What are Nucleoproteins
A
Proteins that contain ribonucleic acids
7
Q
What is the role of lipoproteins?
A
Transport lipids through the blood
8
Q
What is the role of Hemoproteins?
A
Transports oxygen and metabolizes energy
9
Q
What is the role of Nucleoproteins?
A
To maintain the structure and function of nucleic acids
10
Q
What is the role of glycoproteins?
A
To maintain proper function of cell and tissue
