Module 18 Flashcards

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any class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consists of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids

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Protein

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2
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Building blocks of proteins

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Amino acids

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3
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With long chain of single amino acids connected by a peptide, as it becomes a long chain, it is called Polypeptide

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Primary Protein structure

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4
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The long chain of polypeptides folded and form into sheets or helices

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Secondary protein structure

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5
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Resulted when chain interactions happen and it went to three dimensional folding pattern

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Tertiary Protein structure

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6
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Protein consisting of more than one amino acid chain

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Quarternary Protein structure

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7
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A protein, such as MYOSIN, that converts chemical energy into mechanical energy, generating force that power cell movement and the transport of substances and organelles within cells

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Motility Proteins

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8
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Provide support strength and protection.

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Structural Proteins

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9
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Catalyze or speed up biochemical reactions in the body

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Enzymes

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Carry molecules from one place to another or across cell membranes.

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Transport proteins

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Signaling between different cell types stimulation or inhibiting function

it is made and enduring glands and passed from the cells of the gland directly into the blood flowing through the gland

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Hormones

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12
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Label cells for targets for hormones viruses growth factors recognition self transmission of nerve impulse

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Cell-surface receptor

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13
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Signaling between neurons and brain cells

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Neurotransmitter

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  • Recognition of foreign substances that enters the body
    -also known as antibodies
  • critical part of the immune response by specifically recognizing and binding to particular antigens, such as bacteria or viruses and aiding in their destruction
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Immunoglobulins

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15
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Loosely defined class of enzymes that regulate metabolic pathways in energy homeostasis including glucose lipid and amino acid metabolisms.

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Metabolic enzymes

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16
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Their main attributes to convert food into nutrients which are taken into the bloodstream

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Digestive enzymes

17
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It is ingested by the body through the raw food that we eat daily. When ingested, it contains enzymes provide us with digestive enzymes elementary for our digestion

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Food enzymes

18
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Protein is different from lipid and carbohydrate in composition because it has:
a). Nitrogen b). Hydrogen c). Oxygen d). Carbon

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A. nitrogen

19
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The protein that helps transport oxygen from the lungs to the different part of the body is called

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Hemoglobin

20
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The polypeptide as a structure of protein is a
a). Long chain of amino acid b). Folded chain c). Hilux d). Beta pleated sheet

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A. Long chain of amino acid

21
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Biomolecules that speed up biological processes of digestion and metabolism are called

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Enzymes

22
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The enzyme lactase helps digest lactose, a sugar in milk. Some people do not have lactase in their digestive tract and they cannot digest:

A

Milk

23
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Protein even in excess will be turn into carbohydrates or fats and will be seen as

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Adipose tissues

24
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Consuming so much protein foods such as meat fish chicken and eggs can be stressful to the

A

Heart