What are functional groups? Define monomer and polymer? What molecules are composed of polymers? How are bonds formed to make polymers? How are bonds broken in polymers?
Proteins
We generally tend to think of proteins only from a dietary lens, as a component of what we eat. However, they are among the most important and abundant organic macromolecules in the human body, with diverse structures and functions. Every cell contains thousands and thousands of proteins, each with specific functions. Some help in the formation of cellular membrane or walls, some help the cell to move, others act as messages or signals and flow seamlessly from one cell to another, carrying information.
Protein Expression
The method by which living organisms synthesize proteins and further modify and regulate them is called protein expression. Protein expression plays a significant role in several types of research and is highly utilized in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein research laboratories.
Ch 5 –
- What are
functional groups ? - Define monomer and polymer? What molecules are composed of
polymers ? - How are bonds formed to make polymers? How are bonds broken in polymers?
Book: Biology (Campbell)
11 edition
Urry. Cain. Wasserman. Minorsky. Reece
* Functional group is a part of a molecule which is recognizable or classified as group of bound atoms.
* Molecules mainly consists of carbon backbone with which the functional group will be attached.
*These functional groups will gives the molecule its properties.
* Main important functional groups will be Hydroxyl and methyl and carbonyl and carboxyl and amino and phosphate.
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