proteins Flashcards
1
Q
describe proteins
A
nitrogen containing compound
found in living things
maintain and regulate life process
2
Q
what are enzymes?
A
proteins which act as a biological catalyst
3
Q
what are proteins made of ?
A
amino acids
4
Q
what two things are needed to make a protein?
A
NH2 (amino group) COOH
5
Q
what is the reaction that occurs when you ad amino acids together?
A
condensation reaction
6
Q
describe the shape of proteins
A
contain N-H bond
allow long protein strands to curl into different shapes
7
Q
what happens when you cook/ heat proteins?
A
heating intermolecular forces
bonds are broken
protein can change shape denaturing
8
Q
what is an essential amino acid?
A
an amino acid that must be obtained from the diet
9
Q
describe the breakdown of proteins
A
done by hydrolysis
happens during digestion
