Protiens And Enzymes Flashcards

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Function of structure protein

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Provides shape and support

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Function of hormone

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Chemical messenger

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Function of enzyme

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Speeds up cellular reactions

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Function of antibody

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Fights infection

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Function of receptor

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Binds to insulin

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What are enzymes

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up cellular reactions and are unchanged in the process. An enzyme acts upon a substrate . An enzymes substrate and active sites shape are complementary and enzymes actions are said to be specific

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Example of enzymes

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Hydrogen peroxide — oxygen and water

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What is meant by the term optimum

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The range in which the enzyme works best in

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