Proteins Flashcards
1
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Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur
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Proteins
2
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Made up of smaller units called amino acids
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Proteins
3
Q
Amino acids are linked together by ____ ____
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Peptide Bonds
4
Q
4 protein groups
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Enzymes, Structural Proteins, Storage Proteins, and Transport Proteins
5
Q
Proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions without being consumed by the reaction
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Enzymes
6
Q
Speed up reactions by lowering energy req to initiate to reaction
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Enzymes
7
Q
2 types of enzymes reactions and functions
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Exergonic (release energy) or Endogenic (require energy)
8
Q
Proteins provide support and structure
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Structural Proteins
9
Q
Protein stores nutrients
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Storage Proteins
10
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Proteins transport molecules
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Transport molecules
