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Proteins. Functions of proteins: Membrane proteins (look at this later in class) Non-membrane proteins Enzymes : Structural. Transport : Movement : Hormones : Defense : . Two basic types of proteins according to their final shape. Globular proteins – Fibrous proteins –.
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Proteins Functions of proteins: • Membrane proteins (look at this later in class) • Non-membrane proteins • Enzymes: • Structural
Transport: • Movement: • Hormones: • Defense:
Two basic types of proteins according to their final shape • Globular proteins – • Fibrous proteins –
Proteins have a complex structure which can be explained by defining four levels of structure. Primary Structure.
Primary Structure example
Secondary Structure example Alpha Helix Beta Conformation/ Pleated Sheets
Movie of protein folding. http://www.johnkyrk.com/aminoacid.html