Protein Flashcards
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comes from the greek word proteos, meaning “primary” or “first place”
Proteins
proteos meaning
primary or first place
For structural and functional purposes
proteins
Proteins are made up of building blocks called
amino acids
How many amino acids are linked together in different combinations
20 different amino acids
proteins found only in animals and they usually serve as structural entities. They are normally insoluble to water
Fibrous proteins
Usually do not serve a structural function, they act as transporters, and they are usually water-solluble
Globular proteins
2 general categories of proteins
Fibrous protein
Globular protein
Proteins in immune system
Antibodies - fight invaders
Compliment system - system of 20 protein molecules that are activated during infections
signaling proteins
cytokines - communicate with other cells
proteins in the blood
hemoglobin - transports oxygen
fibrinogen - clots blood
albumin - maintain proper amount of liquid in blood
Enzymes
Digestive enzymes - helps break down food
Acts as enzymes, act as receptors, form channels for substances to move through membrane, 3 types of proteins: peripheral, integral, lipid-bound protein
Cell membrane
Structural proteins
Cytoskeleton - network of protein filaments and tubules that maintain cell shape
Keratin - found in skin, hair, and nails
Collagen - provides strength
Elastin - provides flexibility
Proteins in the muscle
Actin and Myosin - interactions with each other for muscle movement
Myoglobin - release oxygen to muscles
Ferritin - stores and release oxygen
Biological catalysts - speed up chemical reactions
Enzymes
Digestive enzymes aid in hydrosis
Lipase
Amylase
Lactase
Protease
Molecular biology
Polymerase
Ligase
Industry
Dairy, baby food, rubber, beer, photography, contact lenses cleaner
Support
Structural proteins
Keratin - hair and nails
Collagen - supports ligaments, tendons, and skin
Silk - cocoons and spider webs
transport molecules in the blood
hemoglobin - transport oxygen in the blood
allow substances to enter and exit the cell
channeln and carrier proteins in the cell membrane
Defense
Combat bacteria and viruses
Antibodies
Regulation
Intercellular messengers that influence metabolism
Hormones