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1
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The variety of protein shapes arises from the sequence of

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amino acid in their molecules.

2
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The shape of protein molecules affects their

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function

3
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The functions of proteins included;

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structural, enzymes, hormones, antibodies and receptors.

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Structural proteins make up cell structures such as

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membranes

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Enzymes function as

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biological catalysts and are made by all living cells such as amylase

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Hormones are

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chemical messengers produced by the endocrine gland such as insulin

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Antibodies are protein molecules that are involved in

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body defenses such as immunoglobulins

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Receptors are found in

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cell membranes and recognize specific substances such as the receptors for insulin in the liver.

9
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Enzymes speed up

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cellular reactions and are unchanged in the process

10
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The substance upon which an enzyme acts is called its

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substrate

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Where an enzymes bonds to the substrate is called its

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active site

12
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Enzymes are specific and as as a result the shape of the active site of each enzyme molecule is

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complementary to the shape of its substrate.

13
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Each type of enzyme works best in its

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optimum conditions

14
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enzymes and other proteins are affected by

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temperature and pH

15
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Extremes of temperature or pH can result in changes to shape of the enzyme know as

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denaturation

16
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A change in the molecular shape of any enzyme will affect its

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rate of reaction

17
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A change in the molecular shape of any protein molecule will affect its

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function