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Fun with Proteins: How Proteins and Enzymes Work in Biology

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Ellena Wang

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A comprehensive guide to detailed structure and function of proteins... Show more

AP Biology
Campbell's Section 3.5
Proteins Structure and Functions
Proteins have many structures, resulting in a wide range of functions
A.

Page 2: Protein Functions and Structural Organization

This section details the diverse role of enzymes and protein functions in biological systems, explaining various protein types and their specific functions in organisms.

Definition: Enzymes are specialized proteins that act as catalysts, accelerating chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

Example: The enzyme-substrate complex formation demonstrates how enzymes function through specific binding at their active sites.

Highlight: Proteins serve multiple crucial functions, including:

  • Storage ferritinferritin
  • Hormone signaling oxytocinoxytocin
  • Movement microtubulesmicrotubules
  • Defense antibodiesantibodies
  • Transport hemoglobinhemoglobin
  • Cell signaling GproteincoupledreceptorsG-protein coupled receptors
  • Structural support keratinkeratin
AP Biology
Campbell's Section 3.5
Proteins Structure and Functions
Proteins have many structures, resulting in a wide range of functions
A.

Page 3: Advanced Protein Structure and Environmental Effects

This page explores the complex interactions that maintain protein structure and the environmental factors that can disrupt protein function.

Definition: Denaturation occurs when environmental changes destroy the weak chemical bonds maintaining protein structure, causing the protein to lose its functional shape.

Example: Sickle Cell Anemia demonstrates how a single amino acid change can dramatically affect protein structure and function, leading to serious health consequences.

Highlight: Multiple chemical bonds and interactions maintain protein structure:

  • Hydrophobic interactions in the protein core
  • Hydrogen bonds between polar side chains
  • Disulfide bridges between cysteine residues
  • Ionic bonds between charged side chains
AP Biology
Campbell's Section 3.5
Proteins Structure and Functions
Proteins have many structures, resulting in a wide range of functions
A.

Page 1: Fundamental Protein Structure and Composition

This page introduces the basic building blocks of proteins and their structural components, focusing on Understanding amino acids and protein structures in Campbell's Biology. The text explains how proteins are formed from amino acids and details the various types of R-groups that contribute to protein diversity.

Definition: Proteins are biologically functional molecules consisting of one or more polypeptides folded into specific three-dimensional structures, containing elements C, H, O, N, and S.

Vocabulary: Amino acids are the monomers of proteins, featuring a backbone with an amino group, carboxyl group, and an R-group sidechainside chain.

Example: A dipeptide forms when two amino acids join through a peptide bond, demonstrating the basic principle of protein formation.

Highlight: R-groups can be classified as nonpolar hydrophobichydrophobic or polar hydrophilichydrophilic, with further subdivisions into acidic and basic groups, determining protein properties.



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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

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Sudenaz Ocak

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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

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AP Biology

139

Sep 10, 2023

3 pages

Fun with Proteins: How Proteins and Enzymes Work in Biology

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Ellena Wang

@llenaang_bghb

A comprehensive guide to detailed structure and function of proteins in AP Biology, covering protein composition, structures, and their vital roles in biological systems.

  • Proteins are complex biomolecules composed of amino acids, featuring diverse structures and functions essential for... Show more

AP Biology
Campbell's Section 3.5
Proteins Structure and Functions
Proteins have many structures, resulting in a wide range of functions
A.

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Page 2: Protein Functions and Structural Organization

This section details the diverse role of enzymes and protein functions in biological systems, explaining various protein types and their specific functions in organisms.

Definition: Enzymes are specialized proteins that act as catalysts, accelerating chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

Example: The enzyme-substrate complex formation demonstrates how enzymes function through specific binding at their active sites.

Highlight: Proteins serve multiple crucial functions, including:

  • Storage ferritinferritin
  • Hormone signaling oxytocinoxytocin
  • Movement microtubulesmicrotubules
  • Defense antibodiesantibodies
  • Transport hemoglobinhemoglobin
  • Cell signaling GproteincoupledreceptorsG-protein coupled receptors
  • Structural support keratinkeratin
AP Biology
Campbell's Section 3.5
Proteins Structure and Functions
Proteins have many structures, resulting in a wide range of functions
A.

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Page 3: Advanced Protein Structure and Environmental Effects

This page explores the complex interactions that maintain protein structure and the environmental factors that can disrupt protein function.

Definition: Denaturation occurs when environmental changes destroy the weak chemical bonds maintaining protein structure, causing the protein to lose its functional shape.

Example: Sickle Cell Anemia demonstrates how a single amino acid change can dramatically affect protein structure and function, leading to serious health consequences.

Highlight: Multiple chemical bonds and interactions maintain protein structure:

  • Hydrophobic interactions in the protein core
  • Hydrogen bonds between polar side chains
  • Disulfide bridges between cysteine residues
  • Ionic bonds between charged side chains
AP Biology
Campbell's Section 3.5
Proteins Structure and Functions
Proteins have many structures, resulting in a wide range of functions
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Page 1: Fundamental Protein Structure and Composition

This page introduces the basic building blocks of proteins and their structural components, focusing on Understanding amino acids and protein structures in Campbell's Biology. The text explains how proteins are formed from amino acids and details the various types of R-groups that contribute to protein diversity.

Definition: Proteins are biologically functional molecules consisting of one or more polypeptides folded into specific three-dimensional structures, containing elements C, H, O, N, and S.

Vocabulary: Amino acids are the monomers of proteins, featuring a backbone with an amino group, carboxyl group, and an R-group sidechainside chain.

Example: A dipeptide forms when two amino acids join through a peptide bond, demonstrating the basic principle of protein formation.

Highlight: R-groups can be classified as nonpolar hydrophobichydrophobic or polar hydrophilichydrophilic, with further subdivisions into acidic and basic groups, determining protein properties.

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Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user