PROTEINS PT.2 Flashcards
Specialized proteins involved in defending the body from antigens.
- One way ____________ counteract antigens is by immobilizing them so they can be destroyed by white blood cells.
ANTI - BODIES
are responsible for muscle contraction and movement.
- Examples of these proteins include actin and myosin.
- As myosin and actin interact in the presence of ATP, they form a tight compact.
CONTRACTILE PROTEIN
Are proteins that facilitate biochemical reactions.
They are often referred to as catalysts, because they speed up chemical reactions.
ENZYMES
myosin and actin interact in the presence
ATP
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROTEINS
- Can be broken down into separate units by the use of enzyme.
- Consist of amino group and acid group (ampotheric).
Are messenger proteins which help to coordinate certain bodily activities.
HORMONAL PROTEINS
examples of hormonal proteins
INSULIN, OXYTOCIN, SOMATOTROPHIN
FUNCTIONS OF PROTEINS
Antibodies
Contractile proteins
Enzymes
Hormonal proteins
Structural proteins
Storage proteins
Transport proteins
regulates glucose metabolism by controlling the blood-sugar concentration.
INSULIN
stimulates contractions during childbirth.
OXYTOCIN
Are fibrous and stringy and
because of this formation, they provide support for
various body parts.
STRUCTURAL PROTEINS
is a growth hormone that stimulates protein
production in muscle cells.
SOMATOTROPHIN
EXAMPLE OF STRUCTURAL PROTEINS
KERATIN, COLLAGEN, ELASTIN
strengthen protective coverings such as skin, hair, quills, feathers, horns, and beaks.
KERATIN
provide support for connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments.
COLLAGEN & ELASTIN
basic structural building blocks of protein.
molecules having one amino group , one carboxyl group, one H atom and one specific
group (R group) attached to the central C atom.
AMINO ACIDS
store amino acids for the body to use later.
STORAGE PROTEIN
another protein that stores iron in the transport protein, hemoglobin.
FERRITIN
which move molecules from one place to another around the body.
CARRIER PROTEINS
is one of these and is responsible for transporting oxygen through the blood via red blood cells.
HEMOGLOBIN
proteins are “_________”
UNIQUE
Contains C, H, O, N
Has both hydrophobic & hydrophylic ends.
Makes polypeptide then makes proteins
Differ in R-group
R-group can be acidic, basic or neutral
AMINO ACIDS MONOMER
are another that operate in the electron transport chain as electron carrier proteins.
CYTOCHROMES
EXAMPLES OF PROTEIN RICH FOOD
- Lean white meats
- Soy
- Beef
- Beans
- Eggs
- Dairy
- Seafood