macromolecules: proteins Flashcards
1
Q
true or false
most diverse molecules in organisims?
A
true
2
Q
monomers and polymers
A
polymer= polypeptide
monomer= amino acids
3
Q
protein structure results from..
A
folding which determines the function
4
Q
functions
A
immune system (defense)
acting as enzymes
5
Q
structure of protein
A
primary= amino acid sequence
secondary= coiling of folding pattern
tertiary= 3-dimensional shape
6
Q
protein acts on enzymes to
A
speed up rate of chemical rxn
7
Q
what causes enzyme to change shape?
A
binding of reactants to enzyme, but once product is formed, it no longer binds and enzyme returns to its og shape
8
Q
homeostasis of reactants and products
A
everytime product goes low=enzymes activate
if product high= no need for enzymes to be active
