macromolecules: proteins Flashcards

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1
Q

true or false
most diverse molecules in organisims?

A

true

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2
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monomers and polymers

A

polymer= polypeptide
monomer= amino acids

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3
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protein structure results from..

A

folding which determines the function

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4
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functions

A

immune system (defense)
acting as enzymes

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5
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structure of protein

A

primary= amino acid sequence
secondary= coiling of folding pattern
tertiary= 3-dimensional shape

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6
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protein acts on enzymes to

A

speed up rate of chemical rxn

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7
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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

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8
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homeostasis of reactants and products

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everytime product goes low=enzymes activate

if product high= no need for enzymes to be active

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