CHARACTERISTICS OF PROTIENS

CHARACTERISTICS

• Size- When Peptide Chains link together they form a protein molecule
• Structure- The sequence determine the shape and size of a molecule
• Strength- Hair, bones, muscles, and connective tissue have strong proteins to form the structure of a living body
• Energy- Proteins can be metabolized by organisms for their stored energy

EXAMPLES

• Antibodies- Immunoglobulin
• Enzyme- Phenlanine Hydroxylase
• Messenger- Growth Hormone
• Transport/ Storage- Ferritin