Proteins (PPT based) Flashcards
are naturally occurring, unbranched polymer in which the monomer units are amino acids
PROTEINS
Is a peptide in which at least 40 amino acid residues are present.
PROTEINS
Examples of PROTEINS:
messengers
HORMONES
Examples of PROTEINS:
speed up reactions
ENZYMES
Examples of PROTEINS:
“antinnae”
CELL RECEPTORS
Examples of PROTEINS:
fight foreign invaders
ANTIBODIES
Examples of PROTEINS:
allowing specific molecules to enter or leave a cell
MEMBRANE CHANNELS
the building block of proteins
AMINO ACID
is an amino acid in which the amino group and the carboxyl group are attached to the carbon atom
a-amino acid
has a structural feature not found in any other standard amino acid.
Proline
GIV-LAP-MWF
NON POLAR AMINO ACID
CNS-TQY
POLAR NEUTRAL
HKR
POLAR BASIC
DE
POLAR ACIDIC
is a standard amino acid needed for protein synthesis that must be obtained from dietary sources because the human body cannot synthesize it in adequate amounts from other substances.
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
Synthesized by the body
NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
occurs in people who have a severe protein deficiency. Children who develop this disorder are often older than children who develop marasmus.
KWASHIORKOR
symptoms of this disorder includes:
Inability to grow or gain weight, Edema or swelling of the hands and feet, Stomach bulging
KWASHIORKOR
occurs more often in young children and babies. It leads to dehydration and weight loss. Starvation is a form of this disorder
MARASMUS
symptoms of this disorder includes:
Weight loss, Dehydration, Stomach shrinkage
MARASMUS
Removes toxic substances released from breakdown of muscle protein during intensive exercise
Ala
antioxidant (free radical scavenger), and has synergetic effect when taken with other antioxidants
Cys
Promotes healthy brain function. It is also necessary for the synthesis of RNA and DNA molecules.
Gln
Component of skin and is beneficial for wound healing. It acts as neurotransmitter
Gly
Important for the synthesis of red and white blood cells. It is a precursor for histamine which is good for sexual arousal. Improve blood flow
His
It helps promote equilibrium in the central nervous system—aids in balancing state of emotion.
Thr
Uncommon amino acids derived from Posttranslational Modification:
found in the cell walls of many bacteria
D-glutamic acid
Uncommon amino acids derived from Posttranslational Modification:
found in earthworms
D-serine
Uncommon amino acids derived from Posttranslational Modification:
one of the neurotransmitters in the brain
GABA
Uncommon amino acids derived from Posttranslational Modification:
a constituent of the vitamin pantothenic acid
β-alanine
Glucogenic, Ketogenic, or Both:
glycine, alanine, serine, aspartic acid, asparagine, glutamic acid, glutamine, proline, valine, methionine, cysteine, histidine and arginine
GLUCOGENIC
Glucogenic, Ketogenic, or Both:
tryptophan, phenylalanine, tyrosine, isoleucine and threonine
BOTH
Glucogenic, Ketogenic, or Both:
lysine and leucine
KETOGENIC
means double ion Is a molecule that has a positive charge on one atom and a negative charge on another atom but which has no net charge
Zwitterion
NH3+ of the zwitterion loses a proton and negatively charged species is formed
Basic solution
the zwitterion accepts a proton (H+) to form a positively charged ion
Acidic solution
the pH at which an amino acid exists primarily in its zwitterion form
ISOELECTRIC POINT
At the ________, almost all amino acid molecules in a solution (more than 99%) are present in their zwitterion form
isoelectric point
a covalent bond (amide bond) between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid.
Peptide bond
is an unbranched chain of amino acids, each joined to the next by a peptide bond.
Peptide
TYPES OF PEPTIDE:
a compound containing two amino acids
dipeptide
TYPES OF PEPTIDE:
three amino acids joined together in a chain
Tripeptide
TYPES OF PEPTIDE:
refer to peptides with 10 to 20 amino acid residues.
Oligopeptide
TYPES OF PEPTIDE:
long unbranched chain of amino acids, each joined to the next by a peptide bond.
Polypeptide
Hormones both produced by the pituitary gland:
- Oxytocin
2.Vasopressin (ADH)
regulates uterine contraction and lactation, plays a role in stimulating the flow of milk in a nursing mother.
Oxytocin
regulates the excretion of water by the kidneys
Vasopressin (ADH)