Macromolecules: Proteins Flashcards
1
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Proteins
A
The molecules of life
2
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Elements
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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen (sometimes sulfur)
3
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Monomers
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Amino acids
4
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Number of types of amino acids
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20 types
5
Q
Covalent bonds between amino acids
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Peptide bonds
6
Q
Two bonded amino acids
A
Dipeptide
7
Q
Polypeptide
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Multiple bonded dipeptides
8
Q
The molecule becomes a functional protein when…
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It takes on its polypeptide shape
9
Q
Proteins work based on their…
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Shape
10
Q
Proteins change based on their…
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Temperature and pH
11
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Functions
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Movement/muscles, transport, antibodies, structure, enzymes
12
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Example foods
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Meat, eggs, milk, nuts, beans, shellfish
