proteins Flashcards

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structure of proteins

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-long chain amino acids joined by peptide bands
-bands are bonds held together by amino acids in protein

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main function of proteins

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  • build and repair muscles and cell membrane, fights infections
  • ex. antibodies
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structure of lipids

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  • made up of glyercol, attached to more fatty acid chains
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main function of lipids

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  • store 2.25 times more energy per gram
  • -insulate internal gasses
  • -provide material to cell membrane
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structure of carbohydrates

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-made up of carbons, hrydogens,oxygens,
-2 types of sugar
polysacchades

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main function of carbohydrates

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  • provides materials to build cell membrane
  • provies quick energy for use by cells
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