Proteins Flashcards
What are proteins commonly made of?
20 amino acids
What are amino acids made of?
Hydrogen
Carboxly grip
An amino group
A unique side of chain or R-group
What does it vary in
Structure
Protein conformation
3 dimensional
Native conformation
Under normal conditions
A celluar response to chemical stimuli-function
*(receptor proteins)
Structural support-function
Actin, anchoring fibrils, collagen
Storage-function
Amino acids
Transport-function
Hemoglobin
Signaling-function
Chemical messengers
Celluar response to chemical stimuli-function
Receptor proteins
Movement-function
Contractile proteins
Defense-funtion
Antibodies
Catalyst of most biochemical reactions- functions
Enzymes
Functions
1.structural support
2.storage
3.transport
4.signaling
5.celluar response to chemical stimuli
6.movement
7.defense
8.catalyst of most biochemical reactions