proteins and enzymes Flashcards
describe how different types of proteins can be produced
different DNA base sequences would result in different proteins being made
production of different proteins?
different DNA base sequence-> different amino acid sequence-> different protein shape and function
what are the different types of proteins?
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structural, hormone, antibodies, receptors, enzymes
structural
provides support to the membrane
hormone
chemical messengers that travel in the bloodstream
antibodies
defend the body against pathogens
receptors
complementary to a specific hormone at the target organ to cause a response
enzymes
biological catalyst that speeds up cellular reactions but remain unchanged in the process
where are enzymes located?
enzymes are found in all living cells
specificity of enzymes
the shape of the enzymes active site is complementary to its specific substrate forming a product
what are the two types of enzyme reactions?
- synthesis reactions
- degrading reactions
what happens in a synthesis reaction?
smaller substrates are converted into a larger product (build up)
what happens in a degrading reaction?
larger substrate is broken down into smaller products (break down)
commonly used in digestion
substrates
the chemicals that enzymes act upon
products
the chemicals produced by the action of an enzyme