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What are the 3 types of proteins?

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Globular
Conjugated
Fibrous

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Globular protein characteristics?

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Compact
Water soluble
Roughly spherical shape

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Fibrous protein characteristics?

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Long, insoluble molecules

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Examples of fibrous proteins

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Keratin
Elastin
Collagen

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Protein structure

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Consist of one or more polypeptides arranged as complex macromolecules. Peptides are polymers made of amino acids.

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