week 6 Flashcards
peptide bonds join together molecules of ?
amino acids
do amino acid differs from another in the nature of the R groups? Y/N
yes
glycoproteins & proteoglycans are combinations of proteins and ___ ?
carbohydrates
the building blocks for proteins are?
amino acids
adjacent amino acids in a polypeptide chain are held together by what bond?
peptide
the enzyme lactase catalyses the chemical reaction that changes lactose a-glucose b- glucose/fructose c-fructose/galactose d- glucose/galactose
d
functions of proteins a- provide structure for body b-acts as a catalyst for chemical reaction c-provides energy for body d- all
d
which level of protein structure refers to the no. and sequence of amino acids
primary
what level of protein contains 7 polypeptide chains
quaternary
does catalysts lower the activation energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur
yes
are enzymes a-biological catalysts b-large proteins c-specific for single substrate d-A/B true e- A/B and C true
e
what is not an organic molecule a-ATP b-glucose c-DNA d-enzymes e-O2
e
in proteins, the folding of the unit on itself is referred to it __ structure
tertiary
___ metals have a toxic effect on the body by denaturing proteins
heavy