Proteins 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEnzymes and digestionGCSEAQA Created by: CeliaBokumbeCreated on: 22-10-15 23:34 What are Proteins? Proteins are made from amino acids, they are the building blocks of all living things. 1 of 5 How and where are the proteins digested? They are broken down by enzymes (proteas) which break proteins down to amino acids. 2 of 5 What are the four functions of proteins? Structural e.g muscle , Hormones e.g. chemical messengers (oestrogen), Antibodies e.g. helps destroy pathogens, Enzymes e.g. speeds up reactions 3 of 5 What is a catalase? A catalase is an enzyme found in all living cells. 4 of 5 What does catalase break down? It breaks down hydrogen peroxide into harmless water and oxygen. 5 of 5
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