Explore Protein Structure and Function

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Proteins are made of many ____ bonded together.

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amino acids

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Dehydration synthesis is the reaction that occurs, allowing amino acids to bond. What happens during this process?

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remove water to build a bond

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What is the special type of bond that forms between two amino acids?

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peptide bond

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What does an enzyme do?

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speeds up chemical reactions

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What is another name for a protein?

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polypeptide

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Functions of proteins in living things?

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structural, transport, signaling, catalysts, etc.

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Proteins are polymers of __________.

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amino acids

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What part of the amino acid is circled?

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amino group

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What part of the amino acid is circled?

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carboxyl group

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All proteins

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have a unique structure that determines their unique function.