!!! ADD CYCLE 2: Protein synthesis

Enzymatic proteins

• Contain enzymes

• Catalyze and accelerate different reactions

Defensive proteins

• Protect against defenses

• Remembers viruses, creates a blueprint to combat the virus

Anti-bodies (Def. proteins)

Build immunity

Storage proteins

• Storage of amino acids

Transport proteins (Ex: Hemoglobin)

• Transport of substances

Hormonal proteins (Ex: Insulin)

• Coordination and regulation of an organism’s activities

Insulin

Regulates blood sugar levels

Contractile and motor proteins (Ex: Actin & mycin)

• Movement

Structural proteins (Ex: Keratin)

• Support

Primary structure (Protein structure)

• Most basic

• Chain of amino acids

Secondary structure

Protein chain will configure itself to either: Alpha helix or Beta-pleated sheet