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Protein @
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Protein | Macromolecule important for enzymes, structure, growth, and repair |
| Amino Acid | Monomer or building block of proteins |
| Elements in Proteins | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen (CHON) |
| Main Functions of Proteins | Growth, repair, structure, transport, and enzymes |
| Enzyme | Protein that speeds up a chemical reaction |
| Catalyst | Substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up |
| Substrate | Reactant that binds to an enzyme |
| Enzyme Function | Lowers activation energy and speeds up reactions |
| Denaturation | Change in protein shape that can cause loss of function |
| Peptide Bond | Bond connecting amino acids |
| Polypeptide | Long chain of amino acids |
| Protein Shape | The shape of a protein determines its function |
| Protein Identification | Look for amino acids, enzymes, CHON, growth, or repair |