Genes And Proteins In Health And Diseases Flashcards

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1
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Name 3 structural proteins

A

Collagen
Elastin
Keratin

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2
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How many different amino acids are found in natural proteins?

A

20

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3
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What does the cell do with these 20 different amino acids?

A

Synthesises them into thousands of different proteins

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4
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What chain to amino acids form?

A

Polypeptide chain

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5
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How to amino acids form a polypeptide chain?

A

They link together, held by polypeptide bonds

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6
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What proteins are involved in controlling cell activity?

A

Enzymes

Hormones

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