Proteins and Mutations 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyProteins and MutationGCSEOCR Created by: AnjelalaCreated on: 05-06-14 14:32 What are proteins made up of? Long chains of amino acids joined together. 1 of 8 What are 4 types of proteins? 1) Structural 2) Hormones 3) Carrier 4) Enzymes. 2 of 8 Explain the functions of Structural proteins , give example? - Used to build cells/ tissues -EG- Collagen 3 of 8 Explain the function of hormones, give example? -Carry messages to control a reaction. - EG- Insulin controls blood sugar levels 4 of 8 Explain the function of carrier proteins, give example? -Carries oxygen. - Haemoglobin 5 of 8 why do different proteins have different functions? -Each protein has a different number and order of amino acids - So each type of protein molecule has diferent shape and a different functions. 6 of 8 Why are enzymes called biological catalysts? It speeds up reaction in the body. 7 of 8 Give example of enzymes working as a biological catalyst? They catalyse : chemical reactions in respiration, photosynthesis, and protein synthesis of living cells 8 of 8
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