Unit 2- Proteins Flashcards
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Why do we need protein?
A
They are the major structural materials for animal tissues and are involved in the maintenance and regulation of life processes
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What are proteins?
A
Natural condensation polymers which form an important class if food made by plants
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Name 3 essential body proteins
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Enzymes
Hormones
Haemoglobin
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What are the monomers which make up proteins?
A
Amino acids
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What does the condensation of amino acids produce?
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The peptide (amide) link
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How is the peptide link formed?
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By the reaction of an amine group with a carboxyl group
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How do you break up a protein?
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Hydrolysis
