Enzymes and proteins
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- Created on: 07-01-13 19:03
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- Proteins and enzymes
- Long chains of small molecules -amino acids
- Biological catalysts
- optimum temperatures and pH values at which their activity is greatest
- Biological catalysts
- temperature too hot = enzymes 'denatured'
- Different proteinsThe long chains of amino acids fold to give each type of protein molecule a specific shape. Proteins act as:
- Structural components; of tissues (such as muscles) Hormones; (such as insulin)
- Antibodies (part of the bodies immune system) Biological catalysts (enzymes)
- Structural components; of tissues (such as muscles) Hormones; (such as insulin)
- Long chains of small molecules -amino acids
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