Protiens And Enzymes Flashcards
1
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Function of structure protein
A
Provides shape and support
2
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Function of hormone
A
Chemical messenger
3
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Function of enzyme
A
Speeds up cellular reactions
4
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Function of antibody
A
Fights infection
5
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Function of receptor
A
Binds to insulin
6
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What are enzymes
A
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
7
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Example of enzymes
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Hydrogen peroxide — oxygen and water
8
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What is meant by the term optimum
A
The range in which the enzyme works best in
