Lecture 3 Flashcards
1
Q
definition of a protein
A
non branching polymers that form macromolecules
2
Q
what are the chemical bonds that hold amino acid sequences together
A
peptide bonds
3
Q
what are some key functions of proteins in cells (6)
A
- provide structure
- regulate body processes
- transporting materials
- balancing fluids
- helping with immunity
- providing energy
4
Q
examples of proteins and their functions (6)
A
- haemoglobin = oxygen transport
- insulin = cell signalling
- hexokinase = metabolism
- trypsin = digestion
- amylase = digestion
- alcohol dehydrogenase = metabolism
