Deck 6

Question 1

Melatonin

Answer 1

• Melatonin is an endogenous hormone derived from tryptophan
• Is mainly released from the pineal gland in the dark.
• Melatonin regulates many biological functions such as sleep, circadian rhythm, immunity, and reproduction

Question 2

Myosin

Answer 2

contractile protein, thick filament

Question 3

Myoglobin

Answer 3

Iron- and oxygen-binding protein in muscles

Question 4

Multienzyme complex

Answer 4

• Enzyme collection that catalyzes successive steps in a metabolic pathway.
• Increased catalytic effect. E.g. pyruvate dehydrogenase complex