Proteins2 Flashcards
1
Q
Proteins are made up of?
A
C,H,O,N,S
2
Q
What are Proteins function?
A
make enzymes (Lactase) defend the body(antibodies), provide storage(store amino acids)\ Hormones(Insulin)
3
Q
How many amino acids are there?
A
20
4
Q
What link Amino Acid’s together?
A
Peptide Bonds
5
Q
What are the R groups?
A
the side chains
6
Q
What are the properties of the R groups?
A
Hydrophilic
Hydrophobic
Ionic
7
Q
The side Amino is represented by what letters?
A
NH2
8
Q
The side the Acid is one is represented by?
A
COOH
9
Q
The secondary structure to proteins gains what?
A
Gains a 3-D shape(folds and coils) by H-bonding
