Functions Enzymes – organic catalysts Structural – skin, hair, muscle Antibodies Hormones
Amino Acids
Amino Acid Structure Central carbon Amino group Carboxyl group Functional group
Different Amino Acids
Formation of Peptide Bonds
Lactase
Anti-freeze protein
Peptide bonds Water is formed when two amino acids are joined Known as a peptide bond Proteins are also known as peptides
Protein Structure Extremely important in determining the shape of the protein Shape determines function Four levels of structure
Primary (1°) structure Sequence of amino acids
Secondary (2°) Structure Local structure (Alpha) α-helices (Beta) ß-pleated sheets Random coil
Tertiary (3°) Structure Protein Folding Controlled by cysteine bridges/disulfide bonds
Quarternary (4°) Structure Assembly of subunits
Antibody
Insulin
Sodium-Potassium Pump
Glucose Pump
Actin