Proteins Flashcards

1
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protein

A

polymer made by a set of 20 amino acids linked by peptide bond

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2
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hemoglobin

A

transport : carry substance in blood

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3
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albumin (egg white)

A

transport : carry substance in blood

storage : provide nourishement in early developement of embryo

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4
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actin

A

structure : construct different structure

contractile : effect on muscules contraction

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5
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tubulin

A

structure : construct different structure

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6
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keratin

A

structure : construct different structure

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7
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insulin

A

hormones : coordinate activity of different body system

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8
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thyroxin

A

hormones : coordinate activity of different body system

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9
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immunoglobulin

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defense : protect body from pathogens

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10
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myosin

A

contractile : effect on muscules contraction

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11
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amylose

A

digestive enzymes : help in digestion of food

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12
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lipase

A

digestive enzymes : help in digestion of food

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13
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pepsin

A

digestive enzymes : help in digestion of food

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14
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trypsin

A

digestive enzymes : help in digestion of food

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15
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primary structure

A

sequence of amino acids

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16
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secondary structure

A

regions stabilized by H bonds between atoms of the polypeptide backbone

17
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tertiary structure

A

three-dimensional shape stabilized by interactions between side chains

18
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quarternary structure

A

association of 2 or more polypeptide (some)

19
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amino acids structure

A

center : alpha carbon
1/4 : amino group
2/4 : carboxyl group
3/4 : R group
4/4 : Hydrogen atom