Chapter 18, Problem 18.82QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The functions of the several $\text{α-globulins}$ have to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Proteins are considered the most abundant macromolecules in the cell. The structure of a protein is made up of 20 amino acids, they also are known as $\text{α-aminoacids}$. The bond which joint all the amino acid is an amide bond also called peptide bond. The blood plasma of a healthy person can contain up to $60-80\text{ g/L}$ of protein. In these proteins, $55\text{ \%}$ of the protein is made up of the most abundant protein albumin and $13\%$ of the protein is made up of $\text{α-globulins}\left({\text{α}}_{\text{1}}{\text{ and α}}_{\text{2}}\right)$.