Protein Structure and Function

Question 1

Globular Proteins

Answer 1

forms a globe like structure, typically water solubl

Question 2

Fibrous Proteins

Answer 2

forms fibers or sheets, typically insoluble in water

Question 3

What is Protein Degradation?

Answer 3

Process where proteins are broken down into smaller peptides or amino acids
by breaking down its peptide bonds

Question 4

What are the three ways protein degradation can occur?

Answer 4

Lysosome Degradation, Autophagy, and Proteasomes

Question 5

What is Protein Denaturation?

Answer 5

Process where proteins lose its 3D structure and function due to disruption of noncovalent interactions that maintain its shape

Question 6

What are some ways protein denaturation can occur?

Answer 6

Heat, Mechanical agitation, Detergents, Organic compounds, pH change, Inorganic salts