Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What element do proteins contain
A
Nitrogen
2
Q
What is an enzyme
A
A biological catalyst, an example of a protein
3
Q
What are proteins made up of
A
Amino acids
4
Q
What do amino acids contain
A
Amine group and carboxyl group
5
Q
What is an amine group
A
NH2
6
Q
Draw a typical amino acid
A
In Jotter
7
Q
What type of reaction makes a protein
A
Condensation
8
Q
When amino acids join together an ______ is formed and ______ is eliminated
A
Amide link
Water
9
Q
Amide link is formed when the ______ and ______ from different amino acids react
A
amino group
Carboxyl group
10
Q
What are essential amino acids
A
They must be obtained from our diet
11
Q
When proteins are ______ the hydrogen bonds holding the chains together are broken allowing them to change shape (______)
A
Heated
Denatured
