Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are protein molecules made of
A
Long amino acid chains
2
Q
How are amino acid chains used to be an enzyme
A
Are folded to produce a specific shape that enables other molecules to fit into the protein
3
Q
What do proteins act as
A
Structural components of tissue such as muscle
Hormones
Antibodies
Catalyst
4
Q
What do catalysts do
A
Increase the rate of chemical reactions.
5
Q
What is an enzyme and what is it made of
A
A biological catalyst made of protein
