function of protein

Question 1

Definition

Hormone Binding Sites

Answer 1

A site exposed on the outside allows for specific hormone to bind

Question 2

Example of Hormone Binding Sites

Answer 2

Insulin Receptors

Question 3

Definition:

Cell to Cell Adhesion

Answer 3

Integral protein by cells to attach to each other. Enables tissues to form (adhesion of cells of the same type)

Question 4

Example of Cell to Cell Adesion

Answer 4

Cadherin (Calcium + Adherin)

Question 5

Definition: Transport

Answer 5

Allow substances to move in and out of the cell

Question 6

Example of Transport

Answer 6

Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

Question 7

Definition:

Enzyme Receptor

Answer 7

Enzymes can catalyze reactions at the surface of membranes

Question 8

Example of Enzyme Receptor

Answer 8

Cytochrome Oxidase

Question 9

Definition:

Electron Carriers

Answer 9

Electrons are transported through a set of peripheral proteins

Question 10

Example of Electron Carrier

Answer 10

Cytochrome C

Question 11

Definition:

Active Transport

Answer 11

Integral proteins used for active transport

Question 12

Example of Active Transport

Answer 12

Calcium pump