Proteins - Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Catalytic Proteins
A
Enzymes
2
Q
Defense Proteins
A
Immunoglobulins or Antibodies
3
Q
Transport Proteins
A
hemoglobin, lipoprotein
4
Q
Messenger Proteins
A
Insulin, Glucagon
5
Q
Contractile Proteins
A
Actin, Myosin
6
Q
Structural Proteins
A
Collagen, α-Keratin
7
Q
Transmembrane Proteins
A
Protein Channels
8
Q
Storage Proteins
A
Myoglobin
9
Q
Regulatory Proteins
A
Proteolytic Enzymes, Zymogens
10
Q
Nutrient Proteins
A
Casein, Ovalbumin
11
Q
Buffer Proteins
A
Hemoglobin
12
Q
Fluid Balance Protein
A
Albumin, Globulin
13
Q
Fibrous Proteins
A
Insoluble in water— used for structural purposes
14
Q
Globular Proteins
A
More or less Soluble in water— used for nonstructural purposes