Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur
Proteins
Made up of smaller units called amino acids
Proteins
Amino acids are linked together by ____ ____
Peptide Bonds
4 protein groups
Enzymes, Structural Proteins, Storage Proteins, and Transport Proteins
Proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions without being consumed by the reaction
Enzymes
Speed up reactions by lowering energy req to initiate to reaction
Enzymes
2 types of enzymes reactions and functions
Exergonic (release energy) or Endogenic (require energy)
Proteins provide support and structure
Structural Proteins
Protein stores nutrients
Storage Proteins
Proteins transport molecules
Transport molecules