Proteins Flashcards
1
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Function of Proteins
A
Fibrous structural proteins Hormones Muscle contraction Transport Protection Enzymes
2
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Structure of Proteins
A
Made of amino acid subunits
Dipeptide
Polypeptide
3
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Tertiary structure
A
Bonding between R groups
4
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Secondary Structure
A
due to hydrogen bonding that may occur in a polypeptide
5
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Quaternary structure
A
arrangement of individual polypeptides in a protein
6
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Denaturation
A
irreversible change in the normal shape of a protein due to heat and pH
7
Q
Enzymatic reactions
A
Metabolism
Enzymes
8
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Synthesis Rections
A
two or more reactants combine
Require energy
9
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Degradation
A
Larger, more complex molecule breaks down into smaller simpler products
10
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Replacement reactions
A
involve both degradation and synthesis
