1
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definition of a protein
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non branching polymers that form macromolecules
2
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what are the chemical bonds that hold amino acid sequences together
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peptide bonds
3
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what are some key functions of proteins in cells (6)
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- provide structure
- regulate body processes
- transporting materials
- balancing fluids
- helping with immunity
- providing energy
4
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examples of proteins and their functions (6)
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- haemoglobin = oxygen transport
- insulin = cell signalling
- hexokinase = metabolism
- trypsin = digestion
- amylase = digestion
- alcohol dehydrogenase = metabolism
BIOC192
flashcards
Decks in class (18)
# Cards
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Lecture 34
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Lecture 4 - building blocks of proteins32
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Lecture 5 - elements of protein structure28
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Lecture 6 - protein structure and folding18
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Lecture 7 - proteins in action29
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Lecture 8 - proteins in action17
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Lecture 9 - enzymes are essential for life9
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Lecture 10 - how do enzymes catalyze reactions10
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Lecture 11 - measuring and comparing the activity of enzymes18
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Lecture 12 - control of enzyme activity9
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Lecture 13 and 1434
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Lecture 15 - how do genes make cells12
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Lecture 16 - how are we all different8
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Lecture 17 - how do genetic differences lead to disease6
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Lecture 18 - what are recessive and dominant mutations14
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Lecture 19 - recombinant DNA technology16
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Lecture 20 - recombinant proteins18
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Lecture 21 - biology in use16
