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What are proteins made from?
They are made from chains of amino acids.
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What determins the shape of a protein
the way the amino acids are folded in order to allow other molecules to fit in.
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What are the 4 main roles of proteins?
Catalysts, Antibodies, Hormones, structural components of tissues such as muscles.
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What is the name given to biological catalysts?
Enzymes.
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What are the five main components of proteins?
Crbon, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and sulphur.
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What are the 4 types of protein?
Insulin - found in pancreas lowers blood sugar levels, Antibody - form white blood cells against pathogens, protease - breaks down protein in food, Collagen - hair, nails, teeth.
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Can you name 2 foods rich in protein?
Tuna and Chicken.
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