Proteins-fibrous and globular
- Created by: rowoodman11
- Created on: 20-06-17 20:20
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- Proteins
- Fibrous
- Not conjugated
- Long and linear
- Limited range of amino acids
- Organised and strong structures
- Insoluble
- E.g Keratin, Collagen
- Structural roles
- Globular
- Soluble
- Sometimes conjugated (presence of prosthetic groups)
- Enzymes e.g. catalase
- Transport proteins e.g. haemoglobin
- Antibodies
- Membrane proteins
- Hormones e.g. insulin
- Hydrophilic R group on outside
- Compact and spherical
- Hydrophobic R group on inside
- Fibrous
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