Proteins 10/9/24 Flashcards
1
Q
common elements in protein
A
C
H
O
N
2
Q
Uncommon elements in protein
A
P
S
3
Q
protein building block
A
Amino acid
4
Q
polypeptide
A
20+ amino acids
5
Q
Peptides
A
less than 20
6
Q
fiberous protein
A
- used in structure of cells
- provides mechanical strength
7
Q
fiberous protein example
A
collagine
keratin
8
Q
globoular protein function
A
- used in chemsitry of cells
- metabollically active
9
Q
role of collagen
A
An elastic substance found in skin, gums, & connective tissue
10
Q
globular proteins in hormones
A
acts like a mesanger
11
Q
globular proteins & hormones
example
A
Insulin
12
Q
Role in Enzymes
A
apart of enzyme make up
13
Q
how are amino acids taken in
A
consumed through food
14
Q
number of essential amino acids for humans
A
8 amino acids
15
Q
deamination
A
the body cant store protein
