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15 Cards in this Set
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The most abundant organic component of the human body are _____ of ______.
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The most abundant organic component of the human body are CHAINS of PROTEINS.
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Proteins account for about ____% of body weight.
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Proteins account for about 20% of body weight.
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Proteins contain these 4 elements:
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Proteins contain these 4 elements:
1. Carbon 2. Hydrogen 3. Oxygen 4. Nitrogen |
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Proteins proved 7 functions:
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Proteins provide these 7 functions:
1. Structural support 2. Muscular contraction & cell movement. 3. Transport to blood and cells. 4. Buffering to protect cells and tissue Ph. 5. Metabolic regulation through enzymes proteins. 6. Coorrdination of organs and organ systems. 7. Defense (skin, hair nails) and antibody proteins and clotting proteins. |
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The shape of a protein determines its ________.
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The shape of a protein determines its FUNCTION.
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Proteins have ____ common _____
acids. |
Proteins have 20 common AMINO
acids. |
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The _____ of protein amino acids affects its functions.
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The SEQUENCE of protein amino acids affects its functions.
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Sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders are caused by _______ in amino acid sequences.
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Sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders are caused by CHANGES in amino acid sequences.
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Proteins come in 4 shapes:
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The 4 Protein Shapes are:
1. Primary (single peptide strand) 2. Secondary with spirals or pleats formed by hydrogen bonding. 3. Tertiary - coiling and folding 4. Quartarnary - protein complx |
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Proteins can be ___ or ___ in shape.
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Proteins can be FIBROUS or GLOBULAR in shape.
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Globular Proteins can be found in:
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Globular proteins can be found in:
1. Blood 2. Muscle. |
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Globular Proteins can only function in _______.
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Globular Proteins can only function in SOLUTION.
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Fibrous Proteins can form extended ________ or ______.
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Fibrous Proteins can form extended SHEETS or STRANDS.
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Fibrous proteins are generally _________ in water.
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Fibrous proteins are generally INSOLUBLE in water.
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Fibrous proteins usually play __________ roles in the body.
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Fibrous proteins usually play STRUCTURAL roles in the body.
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