U1 Proteins Flashcards

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1
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How is the structure of a protein determined?

A

Order of amino acids

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2
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What are the 5 types of proteins?

A

Structural, Hormones, Anti-bodies, Receptor, Enzymes

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3
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What is an enzyme?

A

Biological catalysts that are produced by all living cells

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What does an enzyme do?

A

Speed up chemical reactions and remains unchanged in the process

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5
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Why does an enzyme only bind with one substrate?

A

It’s active site is specific

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6
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What is an example of a synthesis reaction?

A

Glucose-1-Phosphate — Phosphorylase —> Starch

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What is an example of a degradation reaction?

A

Starch —Amylase—> Maltose

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8
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Where does an enzyme perform best?

A

At its optimum temperature and pH

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9
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What happens when an enzyme is put in extreme temperatures?

A

It becomes denatured

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10
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What happens to the active site when an enzyme denatures?

A

It changes shape and is no longer complementary to its substrate

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What is formed when a substrate binds to an enzyme active site?

A

An enzyme-substrate complex is formed

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