What are the monomers and polymers of protein? - Socratic
WEBMar 6, 2018 — Monomers - amino acids Polymers - proteins are polymers! A monomer is a single molecule that can be joined together with other same molecules to form a polymer. The building blocks of proteins are amino acids, which contain elements such as H,N,O,C, and more. They are the monomers of the proteins. When hundreds or thousands of …
What is the general function and structure of proteins?
WEBAdeeb K. Nov 19, 2015. Proteins are polymers of amino acids and they can have a wide variety of structures depending on the work they are needed for.Their general function is in the repair and growth of cell tissue.They are also needed to form enzymes which help catalyze metabolic reaction all throughout the body. Answer link.
Why are proteins water soluble and why do they become not
WEBNov 18, 2015 — Proteins are buid up out of amino acids. All amino acids have a similar backbone structure, but differ in their side chains. These side chains have different properties, some are hydrophobic (not water soluble) whereas others are …
How does shape affect protein structure and function?
WEBOct 13, 2015 — There are four levels of protein structure. The short answer is these levels of structure give a protein its overall shape. The job (function) of the protein depends on its shape. The video below discusses the topic of protein structure. Key ideas- 1. The sequence (order) of amino acids in a protein will determine the shape of the protein 2. …
DNA, Chromosomes and Genes - Biology - Socratic
WEBOct 27, 2014 — Genes are the basic units of heredity and are located on chromosomes. Genes are sections of DNA, whereas chromosomes are the structures that DNA folds into before cell division. Each human somatic cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. All of the genes that code for the creation, growth, and development of a human person are found …
Explain the secondary structure of proteins. | Socratic
WEBApr 25, 2018 — Protein secondary structure is the three dimensional form of local segments of proteins. The term secondary structure refers to the interaction of the hydrogen bond donor and acceptor residues of the repeating peptide unit. The secondary structure is defined by the pattern of hydrogen bonds between the amino hydrogen and carboxyl …
What determines the shape of a protein? - Socratic
WEBJan 16, 2017 — A protein's shape is determined by the sequence of amino acids that make up the protein. The order of the amino acids, or the primary structure, determines the folding of the amino acid chains or tertiary structure. The image below shows amino acids along with their R-groups or side chains. The interactions between the side chains and the …
What are the five categories of proteins commonly found in …
WEBJun 22, 2016 — Transport proteins, enzymes, receptors, recognition proteins and joining proteins. Different textbooks use different categories, probably because there are many types and variations of membrane proteins. I like to use the catagories defined by Campbell et al. The image below shows these categories: 1. Transport proteins These …
What is the chemical composition of proteins? | Socratic
WEBOct 30, 2015 — Hope this helps! Answer link. Proteins are organic compounds which are polymers of amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids which make up proteins. Each amino acid consists of a central carbon. The central carbon is bonded to an amine group (NH_2), a carboxyl group (COOH), a hydrogen atom and an R group. ! …
How do the structures of proteins differ from the structures of ...
WEBApr 15, 2018 — Both can be large, 3D strucutres - proteins are only functional as a large, 3D structure, while carbohydrates can be singular. Both are considered macromolecules. I'll explain below Proeins are like a huge Lego construction. Each individual piece gets pieced together to make a larger "thing" - Death Star, House, etc.