Properties and Functions of Proteins

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What elements do proteins consist of?

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C, H, O, and N.

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acid.

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What determines the type of protein?

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The sequence and type of amino acids.

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What holds amino acids together?

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Peptide bonds.

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What happens to proteins when they are not in ideal conditions?

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They denature (shape changes, irreparably).

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What is a dipeptide?

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Two amino acids linked by a peptide bond.

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What is a tripeptide?

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Three amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is a polypeptide?

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Less than 50 amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is a protein?

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More than 50 amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What role do proteins play in the body?

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They are building materials in different tissues and organs.