week 1 building blocks of the cell Flashcards

1
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Types of Proteins

A

Messenger
Enzymatic
Structural
Defensive
Transport
Storage
Toxin

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2
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Messenger proteins

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Transport signals (hormones)

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3
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Enzymatic Proteins

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accelerate chemical reactions

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4
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Structural Proteins

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form structure of molecules and cells (keratin)

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5
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Defensive Proteins

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Protect body from disease (antibodies)

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6
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Transport Proteins

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Carry other molecules around a cell or the body

haemoglobin and oxygen

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7
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Storage Proteins

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Bind to other proteins and prevent their use

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