Functions and Examples of Proteins in living organisms
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- Created on: 14-10-13 10:05
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- Functions and examples of proteins in living organisms
- Enzymes (Globular Protein)
- Biological Catalyst
- E.G. Maltose, Lipase and DNA helicase
- Haemoglobin (Globular Protein)
- Binds to and transports oxygen in red blood cells
- Made of four protein chains joined toghether
- Hormones (Globular Protein)
- E.G. Insulin or ADH
- Chemical messenger carried in blood plasm
- Muscle Proteins (Fibrous Protein)
- Actin and Myosin
- Collagen (Fibrous Protein)
- Connective tissue E.G. skin and ligiments
- Triple helix
- Keratin (Fibrous)
- Hair and Finger nails
- Antibodies (Globular)
- Bonds onto bacteria and viruses
- Proteins in cell membranes
- E.G. Carrier proteins
- Enzymes (Globular Protein)
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