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protein vocab
| definition | word |
|---|---|
| large molecules required in the diet to help form muscle fibers as well as carry out numerous other vital functions in the body | Proteins |
| proteins which help to form and maintain the objects which form the structure of the body, including muscle tendons and ligaments | Structural Proteins |
| work closely with structural proteins; these allow for movement to occur and include actin and myosin | Contractile Proteins |
| act as biological reserves of necessary items such as amino acids and metal ions | Storage Proteins |
| protect the body from various threats; include antioxidants | Defensive Proteins |
| help to move items within the body; include hemoglobin | Transport Proteins |
| proteins responsible for communication between cells; many hormones are in this category | Signal Proteins |
| chemical catalysts which promote and regulate almost all chemical reactions occurring on the cellular level | Enzymes |
| the building blocks of proteins | Amino Acids |
| central carbon atom of an amino acid, covalently bonded to the amino and carboxyl groups | Alpha Carbon |
| the process through which proteins lose their shape and function, often occurring due to an outside stimulant such as heat | Denaturation |
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