Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
Atoms found in proteins
A
20 amino acids
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
2
Q
Protein Monomer
A
Amino acids
3
Q
3 parts of the monomer
A
a central carbon atom bonded to an amino group (–NH2), a carboxyl group (–COOH), and a hydrogen atom.
4
Q
relationship between structure and function of proteins
A
The unique amino acid sequence of a protein is reflected in its unique folded structure
5
Q
Enzymes
A
are proteins that make chemical reactions happen faster
6
Q
activation energy
A
the amount of energy required to reach the transition state
