Proteins and Amino Acids
Storage Proteins
act as biological reserves of necessary items such as amino acids and metal ions
Alpha Carbon
central carbon atom of an amino acid, covalently bonded to the amino and carboxyl groups
Enzymes
chemical catalysts which promote and regulate almost all chemical reactions occurring on a cellular level
Transport Proteins
help to move items within the body; inlcude hemoglobin
Proteins
large molecules required in the diet to help form muscle fibers as well as carry out numerous other vital functions in the body.
Defensive Proteins
protect the body from various threats; include antioxidants
Signal Proteins
proteins responsible for communication between cells; many hormones are in this category
Structural Proteins
proteins which help to form and maintain the objects which form the structure of the body including muscle tendons and ligaments
Amino Acids
the building blocks of proteins
Denaturation
the process by which proteins lose their shape and function, often occurring due to an outside stimulate such as heat
Contracticle proteins
work closely with structural proteins; these allow for movement to occur and include actin and myosin