Organic Compounds: Proteins and Nucleic Acids (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Building blocks of proteins
Building blocks of proteins
Amino acids
Essential amino acids definition
Essential amino acids definition
Amino acids body cannot make; must come from diet
Bond linking amino acids together
Bond linking amino acids together
Peptide bond
Primary structure of protein
Primary structure of protein
Order/sequence of amino acids in the chain
Definition of enzyme
Definition of enzyme
Biological catalyst that speeds up reactions
Enzyme active site
Enzyme active site
Specially shaped region where reactions occur
Optimal temp for human enzymes
Optimal temp for human enzymes
37°C (body temperature)
Denaturation of enzyme
Denaturation of enzyme
Loss of enzyme shape; stops functioning
Biuret test positive result colour
Biuret test positive result colour
Purple or violet
DNA vs RNA: structural difference
DNA vs RNA: structural difference
DNA is double-stranded; RNA is single-stranded