Protein Structure and Function Quiz

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

macromolecules

secondary

catalysts

<p>maltose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

The unique 3D shape a protein takes, crucial for its specific function.

A chain of amino acids linked together, forming the building block of proteins.

Proteins that act as biological catalysts, accelerating chemical reactions in living organisms.

The specific region on an enzyme that binds to and interacts with its substrate.

Signup and view all the flashcards

The breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones, often facilitated by enzymes.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Proteins are essential macromolecules for life, playing diverse roles in structure and function
Protein structure arises from amino acid chains, which fold into specific 3D structures
This 3D structure directly affects the protein's function, including specific functions
Protein shape is determined by amino acid sequence, hydrogen bonds, ionic interactions, and hydrophobic effects
Protein folding results in secondary, tertiary, and, sometimes, quaternary structures
These structures enable precise interactions with other molecules, making their function specific
Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions, having active sites that bind precisely to substrates
An example is amylase, which breaks down starch into maltose