Protein Shapes, Structure and Functions Flashcards

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1
Q

Proteins are made up of smaller molecules called…

A

Amino Acids

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2
Q

Amino acids are joined up together to form chains called…

A

Polypeptides

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3
Q

Polypeptides fold to form 3D ______

A

Proteins

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4
Q

What is the small depression called in proteins?

A

A binding Site

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5
Q

Proteins that speed up reactions are called ______

A

Enzymes

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6
Q

Name 3 common protein types

A
  1. Antibodies
  2. Enzymes
  3. Hormones
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7
Q

We can produce enzymes in industry by growing ______

A

Bacteria

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8
Q

We grow microorganisms in large vets called _______

A

Fermenters

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9
Q

Give 2 advantages of producing enzymes using frementers

A
  1. Cheap

2. Large quantities can be produced

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10
Q

Enzymes are classed as _____ catalysts because they contain carbon

A

organic

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11
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Metals, such as iron, are ______ catalysts because they do not contain carbon

A

inorganic

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12
Q

What is an advantage of an enzyme over a metal catalyst?

A

They are cheap

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13
Q

Name the enzyme used to digest protein in the food industry

A

Protease

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14
Q

Name the enzyme used to digest starch in the food industry

A

Carbohydrase

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15
Q

Name the enzyme used to rearrange glucose into fructose in the food industry

A

Glucose isomerase

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16
Q

What is the name of the chemical that is found in bio and non bio washing powders?

A

Detergent

17
Q

What do bio washing powders contain to help in removing stains?

A

Enzymes

18
Q

Most stains contain what 3 substances?

A
  1. Fats
  2. Proteins
  3. Carbohydrates
19
Q

Why would early bio detergents only work in warm water?

A

Because the enzymes in them would denature at high temperatures

20
Q

Why can enzymes now be used in much wamer water?

A

Because they are made from bacteria that live in hot springs

21
Q

Name 3 common protein based stains

A

Any from:
Blood
Grass
Egg

22
Q

Which enzyme in the bio washing powder would remove protein based stains?

A

Protease

23
Q

Name 3 common lipid stains

A
  1. Fat
  2. Grease
  3. Oil
24
Q

Which enzyme in the bio washing powder would remove lipid stains?

A

Lipase

25
Q

Give a disadvantage of using enzymes in chemical reactions

A

Some people are allergic to some detergents

26
Q

Name the process whereby large molecules of food are broken down by the body

A

Digestion

27
Q

______ speed up the breaking down of food molecules

A

Enzymes

28
Q

Proteins are broken down into …

A

Amino acids

29
Q

Starch and carbohydrates are broken down into …

A

Glucose

30
Q

Lipids are broken down into …

A

Glycerol and fatty acids

31
Q

Enzymes that exist outside the cell are called _____

A

Extra-cellular

32
Q

Name the enzyme that acts on Proteins

A

Protease

33
Q

Name the enzyme that acts on Starch

A

Amylase

34
Q

Name the enzyme that acts on Lipids

A

Lipase

35
Q

How does the stomach maintain an acidic pH?

A

Through hydrochloric acid

36
Q

How is an alkaline pH maintained in the small intestine?

A

The liver produces bile