Quiz #3 (More Proteins) Flashcards
why can there be so many proteins?
because the order matters
what is the definition of protein?
group of molecules made from amino acid with unique 3d shapes
what are proteins used for
structure, defensive, signal, storage, transport, enzymes, and contractile
what are proteins made of?
amino acids linked together
what bond holds amino acids together
peptide bond
why is high fever bad
your proteins unfold and lose structure/function
in proteins ______ matters
order
relationship between amino acids and polypeptide chain
amino acids need to be joined by dehydration synthesis in a specific order to make polypeptide
what is process that joins amino acids together
dehydration synthesis
explain process and causes of denaturation
proteins unfold and lose their function due to excessive heat, ph, and other enviormental conditions