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Genetics Protein Project

Genetics Protein Project. Rob Krüg Period ? 10/10/09 Trefz. ACTIN. Amino acid sequence:. Structure:.

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Genetics Protein Project

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  1. Genetics Protein Project Rob KrügPeriod ?10/10/09Trefz

  2. ACTIN

  3. Amino acid sequence:

  4. Structure: Actin is basically a ball. When actin molecules bind each other, they form a spiral called a filament. Actin filaments come together to form bundles or fibers. These structures are so big that they can be seen in cells with a microscope.

  5. Functions: • To form one of the three parts of the cytoskeleton, which gives support to cells, and supports signal transduction. • To allow cell motility. • In muscle cells to be the scaffold for myosin proteins to support muscle contraction. • In non-muscle cells as a track for cargo transport myosins.

  6. Other animals that use actin: • All mammals • Most yeasts have one actin gene

  7. Why I chose this protein I chose this protein mainly because it is easy to pronounce but also because it has a very important function in cells.

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