Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are hormones?
A
Chemical messengers
2
Q
What are antibodies?
A
Immune system (bind to antigens)
3
Q
What are enzymes?
A
Biological catalysts (bind to substrates)
4
Q
what are structurals?
A
pumps and pores in membrane
5
Q
What are the features of enzymes?
A
Unchanged by reaction and speed up reactions
6
Q
What are the functions of enzymes?
A
Synthesis (build up)
Degradation (break down)