Biomolecule Poster
Proteins
Name of biomolecule
Protein
name of the polymer
the polymer of proteins are called polypeptides
some examples are
Tau
Titin
Dystrphin
alpha globulin
beta globulin
the functional groups within a protein
carboxyl group COOH
amino acid group NH2
common functions of proteins
proteins are involved in virtually all cell functions
proteins are also enzymes which speed up chemical reactions in the body.
How does its structure allow for its function?
There are 4 levels of protein structure
The protein structure determines it's function