Proteins include a diversity of structures, resulting in a wide range of functions Flashcards
1
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Transport
A
Move things in and out of cell membrane
2
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Transport Ex
A
In cell membrane
3
Q
Enzymes
A
Speed up chemical reactions
= catalyst
4
Q
Enzymes Ex
A
Lactase
5
Q
Antibodies
A
Immunity
6
Q
Structural
A
structure
7
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Structural Ex
A
Silk in spider’s web
8
Q
Receptor
A
Receive signals
9
Q
Receptor Ex
A
brain
10
Q
The monomers of proteins are amino acids. Sketch an amino acid here. Label the amino group, carboxyl group, and R group.
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11
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What is represented by R? How many are there?
A
The specific amino acid, 20
12
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Primary 1
A
The sequence of amino acids
13
Q
Secondary 2
A
Due to Hydrogen Bonds
14
Q
Secondary
Alpha helix
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Spiral
15
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Tertiary 3
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3-D structure
Due to R groups – alpha and beta wind together
