protein Flashcards
1
Q
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)
2
Q
what are proteins composed of
A
chains of amino acids
3
Q
what does the sequence of amino acids in the protein do
A
determines the function
of the protein
4
Q
what is protein made by
A
ribosomes
