Proteins and enzymes
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- Created on: 29-01-13 06:25
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- PROTEIN AND ENZYMES
- Proteins made from long chains of smaller molecules called amino acids
- Enzymes are biological catalysts.There are optimum temperatures and pH values at which their activity is greatest.
- If the shape of the enzyme changes- it will become denatured
- Proteins are polymers- built up when monomers called amino acids join together
- 20 naturally occuring amino acid
- Protein acts as: Structural components
- such as tissues
- Protein acts hormones
- Such as insulin
- Antibodies
- part of the body's immune system
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