Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 functions of proteins?
A
Muscle
Transport
2
Q
What is the building block of proteins?
A
Amino acids
3
Q
What is the building bond that joins amino acids?
A
Dehydration link called peptide bond
4
Q
How many different amino acids are there?
A
20
5
Q
What part of the amino acid varies from one amino acid to another
A
The r groups
6
Q
What determines the shape and the function of a protein?
A
Primary source of amino acid sequence
