Proteins

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.

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What happens to an enzyme when it denatures?

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The enzyme loses its specific shape and can no longer function properly.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of long chains of amino acids.

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

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Antibodies are proteins that help fight infections by recognizing and neutralizing pathogens.

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What is the difference between a protein and a polypeptide?

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A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids, while a protein is a functional molecule made up of one or more polypeptides.

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What is the significance of the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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The sequence determines the protein's structure and function.

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What are the four levels of protein structure?

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The four levels are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure.

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What is denaturation and what can cause it?

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Denaturation is the process where proteins lose their structure due to factors like heat, pH changes, or chemicals.

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What is the function of structural proteins?

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Structural proteins provide support and shape to cells and tissues, such as collagen in connective tissues.

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What is the role of transport proteins?

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Transport proteins carry substances across cell membranes or throughout the body, like hemoglobin transporting oxygen.