Proteins Flashcards
0
Q
What are the different functions of proteins?
A
Transport Enzymes Antibodies Contractile Hormonal Extra Storage Receptors Structural
1
Q
What do proteins do?
A
Everything.
2
Q
Name a transport protein
A
Haemoglobin
3
Q
Name an enzyme protein
A
Lactase
4
Q
Name a antibody protein
A
Immunoglobulin
5
Q
Name a contractile protein
A
Myosin
6
Q
Name a hormonal protein
A
Oestrogen
7
Q
Name a Extra storage protein
A
Casein
8
Q
Name a receptor protein
A
Hormone receptor
MHC marker
9
Q
Name a structural protein
A
Collagen
Keratin
10
Q
What are proteins made up of?
A
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and sometimes (Sulphur and Phosphorus)
11
Q
Another word for a protein:
A
polypeptides
12
Q
What are the subunits of proteins?
A
Amino acids
13
Q
How many amino acids are there?
A
20 (recently 22 due to research)
14
Q
The human body can make 11 amino acids. What are they called?
A
Essential amino acids