Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are metalloproteins?
A
proteins containing a metal
2
Q
What are examples of metalloproteins?
A
hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes
3
Q
What are metalloenzymes?
A
enzymes containing a metal
4
Q
What are examples of metalloenzymes?
A
catalase (requires iron), superoxide dismutase
5
Q
What kind of charge do metals have?
A
typically a mineral with a positive charge (except H+)
6
Q
What kind of charge do nonmetals have?
A
most minerals with a negative charge
7
Q
When are minerals absorbed?
A
in the ionic state
