The nature of the proteome Flashcards
1
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Define: proteome
A
complete array of proteins produced by a single cell or organism in a particular environment.
2
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Define: proteomics
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the study of the proteome
3
Q
Scientists are moving away from ______ and are moving towards _____
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analysing individual proteins (none act in isolation), towrads analysing the total pattern of proteins produced, and comparing patterns of different cells
4
Q
knowledge of the structre of a protein…
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may give insight into its functions
5
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o Knowing about how some proteins operate and their functions helps us to
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hypothesise the roles of other proteins based on their structures.
