proteins Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the elements contained in protein?
A
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
2
Q
What is the monomer for proteins?
A
Amino acids
3
Q
How many different amino acids are in organisms?
A
20
4
Q
What are amino acids joined together by?
A
Peptide bonds
5
Q
What is it called when two amino acids join together?
A
Dipeptide
6
Q
What is it called when many amino acids join together?
A
Polypeptide
7
Q
How do you hydrolyse a protein?
A
Heating with acid or by using enzymes
(protease)
