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What are proteins and what do they do?

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
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What are proteins and what do they do? Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids, which are attached to one another in long chains. There are 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined to make a protein. The sequence of amino acids determines each protein's unique 3- dimensional structure and its specific function. Amino acids are coded by combinations of three DNA building blocks (nucleotides), determined by the sequence of genes. Proteins are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins differ from one another in their sequence of amino acids. A linear chain of amino acid residues is called a polypeptide. A protein contains at least one long polypeptide. Short polypeptides, containing less than 20-30 residues, are commonly called peptides, or oligopeptides. The individual amino acid residues are bonded together by peptide bonds. The sequence of amino acid residues in a protein is defined by the sequence of a gene, which is encoded in the genetic code. In general, the genetic code specifies 20 standard amino acids. Many proteins are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions. Proteins also have structural or mechanical functions, such as actin and myosin in muscle and the proteins in the cytoskeleton. Other proteins are important in cell signaling, immune responses, cell adhesion, and the cell cycle.
Transcribed Image Text:What are proteins and what do they do? Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids, which are attached to one another in long chains. There are 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined to make a protein. The sequence of amino acids determines each protein's unique 3- dimensional structure and its specific function. Amino acids are coded by combinations of three DNA building blocks (nucleotides), determined by the sequence of genes. Proteins are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins differ from one another in their sequence of amino acids. A linear chain of amino acid residues is called a polypeptide. A protein contains at least one long polypeptide. Short polypeptides, containing less than 20-30 residues, are commonly called peptides, or oligopeptides. The individual amino acid residues are bonded together by peptide bonds. The sequence of amino acid residues in a protein is defined by the sequence of a gene, which is encoded in the genetic code. In general, the genetic code specifies 20 standard amino acids. Many proteins are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions. Proteins also have structural or mechanical functions, such as actin and myosin in muscle and the proteins in the cytoskeleton. Other proteins are important in cell signaling, immune responses, cell adhesion, and the cell cycle.
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