protein Flashcards

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what’s a protein

A

a molecule that plays a specific role in the functioning of an organism & in the expression of its character (ex. hair & nails have a protein called keratin in them)

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what are proteins composed of

A

chains of amino acids

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what does the sequence of amino acids in the protein do

A

determines the function
of the protein

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what is protein made by

A

ribosomes

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