named proteins Flashcards
(7 cards)
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rubisco
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enzyme that catalyses the reaction that fixes CO2 from atmosphere.
found in organisms that photosynthesize
GLOBULAR
3
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insulin
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hormone that signals cells to absorb more glucose when blood concentration is too high.
secreted by b-cells in pancreas, transported by blood
GLOBULAR
4
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immunoglobins
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known as antibodies. 2 antigen on each ‘arm’
binding sites vary on which pathogen they fight against
GLOBULAR
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rhodopsin
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pigment that absorbs light
is the membrane receptor protein of rod cells in the retina
FIBROUS
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collagen
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forms a mesh of fibres in skin, blood vessels, tendons, and ligaments that prevent tearing
part of teeth and bones to prevent cracking
FIBROUS
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spider silk
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the literal spider silk. is sometimes stronger than steel
extensible and very resistant
FIBROUS
