week 1 building blocks of the cell Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Proteins
A
Messenger
Enzymatic
Structural
Defensive
Transport
Storage
Toxin
2
Q
Messenger proteins
A
Transport signals (hormones)
3
Q
Enzymatic Proteins
A
accelerate chemical reactions
4
Q
Structural Proteins
A
form structure of molecules and cells (keratin)
5
Q
Defensive Proteins
A
Protect body from disease (antibodies)
6
Q
Transport Proteins
A
Carry other molecules around a cell or the body
haemoglobin and oxygen
7
Q
Storage Proteins
A
Bind to other proteins and prevent their use