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    The document discusses the structure and functions of proteins. Proteins are made up of amino acids and form various structures like primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures which influence their functions. The document also explains how proteins help with tasks in the body like muscle maintenance and fighting diseases.

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    The document discusses the structure and functions of proteins. Proteins are made up of amino acids and form various structures like primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures which influence their functions. The document also explains how proteins help with tasks in the body like muscle maintenance and fighting diseases.

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    UNIT 4:

    CHAPTER
    10

    Protein: Multitasking
    at Its Best

    CPU JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL


    PROTEINS
    Proteins are a large group of molecules with a
    variety of functions in organisms. In general,
    proteins serve as transport and storage of
    essential substances and provide mechanical
    support and protection against diseases. The
    human body has as estimated 100,000 kinds of
    proteins which has sepcific functions to perform.
    AMINO ACIDS
    Amino acids are the building blocks of
    proteins. These are organic compounds that
    contain at least an amino group (-NH2) and
    craboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen and a
    variable functional group which influences it
    to have variuos properties as well.
    The human body has 20 different amino acids.
    A peptide bond is formed when an amino acid
    group and carboxyl group condense during
    synthesis of proteins. The final product od the
    amino acid chain is made up of long chains called
    polypeptide, which is the protein itself. A typical
    polypeptide has 100 or amino acids arranged in
    sequence.
    We need proteins to maintain our muscles.
    The different components of proteins help us
    keep in shape as they putt almost everything
    together in our body. Some important functions
    of proteins in our body include cell metabolic
    processes, antibodies that help fight diseases,
    and production of steroid hormones
    To maintain the production of proteins needed
    by these functions, we need to eat protein-rich
    food in the right amount.
    Animal protein sources include meat, fish, egges
    and milk.
    Plant protein sources includes beans, peanuts, soy
    and whole grains
    Primary Structure
    The primary structure of a protein is the unique
    sequence of amino acids linked in tits polypeptide
    chain that makes up the protein. Insulin is a
    hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulated
    the level sugar or glucose from getting too high or
    low, It has only 2 peptide chains-A and B.
    Secondary Structure
    The secondary structure is located within a long
    polypeptide, where the chains are organized into
    aregular pattern of hydrogen bonds between
    carboxyl and amino groups. The structure is called
    alpha-helix and beta-helix.
    alpha-helix
    a protein structure like a loosely coiled spring
    in a clockwise direction as if it were moving
    away.
    beta-helix
    the chains are folded so that they lie down
    along each other. These cahins are described to
    be antiparallel sheet, where the chains are
    heading in opposite directions,
    Tertiary Structure
    Tertiary protein folds itself into a three-
    dimensional shape made possible by
    dispersion forces, hydrogen bonding and other
    intermolecular forces from secondary
    structure proteins. The uniue amino acid
    sequence in their turcrturesgives rise to protein
    types with unique shapes and functions.
    Quaternary Structure
    Quaternary protein structure is the larger
    aggregate protein complex structure. This is
    the final shape on how a protein folds itself
    during protein synthesis

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