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protiens vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| amino acids | The monomers of proteins |
| alpha carbon | carbon that is next to a functional group in an organic compound. |
| r group | variant group - 20 possible side chains |
| peptide bond | covalent bond that links amino acids together to form a protein |
| dipeptide | two amino acids combine form a |
| polypeptide | three or more amino acids combine and form a |
| alpha helix | one common secondary structure is a coil |
| beta pleated sheet | coiled like a spring and can stretch but the beta sheet is rigid |
| denatured | it experiences a permanent loss of shape and function |
| collagen fibers | are the most abundant protein found in animals. they provide strength and elasticity to those structures so they can survive outside forces applied to their bodies. |
| enzyme | catalysts ( rate of reactions) |
| catalyst | rate of reaction, enzymes are able to use their remarkable ability. |
| activation energy | enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions by lowering activation energy |
| enzyme - substrate complex | the enzyme and its reactants. referred to lock and key |
| active site | the area on the protein where the substances reactants bind |
| coenzyme/cofactor | allow certain enzymes to fit their substances better |
| competitive inhibitor | block active site |
| noncompetitive inhibitor | bind to enzyme and change the shape of the active site |
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