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U1-Proteins
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| proteins | most diverse and complex |
| function of proteins | structure, houses enzymes, transports substances across membrane, acts as a chemical messenger, carrier molecule |
| structure of proteins | amino acids, amino group, carboxyl group |
| amino acids are linked by _ | peptide bonds to form a polypeptide |
| shape of protein determines their _ | function |
| primary structure of protein | amino acid chain |
| secondary structure of protein | alpha helix spiral shape OR beta pleated sheet |
| tertiary structure of protein | globular, made of secondary structures put together |
| quatierary structure | 2 or more globular folded again |