Protein

Question 1

What are amino acids composed of?

Answer 1

Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur

Question 2

How many Amino acids do humans need?

Answer 2

Humans need 20 but 8 of them we cannot produce by ourselves.

Question 3

Protein structure phases?

Answer 3

1) Primary: Amino acids bundle to form polypeptide chains

2) Secondary: When a polypeptide chain grows beyond 30 amino acids, it begins to fold upon itself

3) Tertiary: Goes 3D like the SNES -> N64

4) Quaternary: Two or more of these structures bundle to form functional protein.

Question 4

Structure always matches function?

Answer 4

the ultimate shape of the protein will determine its function in the cell/organism

Question 5

What conditions denature a protein?

Answer 5

Heat, pH change, Radiation and Harsh chemicals (salt)

Question 6

What are enzymes?

Answer 6

Enzymes are protein molecules that are designed to aid in the chemical reactions of the body.

Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy required for a reaction to proceed.

Question 7

What can enzymes do (2 things)

Answer 7

Thing can either be Catabolic (break down) or Anabolic (build up).