Unit 1.4 Proteins

Question 1

What does the sequence of amino acids in a protein determine

Answer 1

• The shape
• Functions

Question 2

What are the different protein functions

Answer 2

• Structural
• Hormones
• Antibodies
• Receptors
• Enzymes

Question 3

What are enzymes qualities

Answer 3

• Made of proteins
• Speed up chemical reactions
• Made by all living cells
• Remain unchanged in chemical reactions

Question 4

What is an active site

Answer 4

• It is a part of an enzyme which binds to a specific substrate and a chemical reaction takes place
• The shape of the active site is complementary to its specific substrate