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[[File:Main_protein_structure_levels.svg|thumb|Main protein structures levels.]]'''Proteins''' (/ˈproʊˌtiːnz/ or /ˈproʊti.ᵻnz/) are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. | [[File:Main_protein_structure_levels.svg|thumb|Main protein structures levels.]]'''Proteins''' (/ˈproʊˌtiːnz/ or /ˈproʊti.ᵻnz/) are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. | ||
Proteins perform a vast array of functions within living organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules from one location to another. | Proteins perform a vast array of functions within living organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules from one location to another. | ||
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Proteins differ from one another primarily in their sequence of amino acids, which is dictated by the nucleotide sequence of their genes, and which usually results in protein folding into a specific three-dimensional structure that determines its activity. | Proteins differ from one another primarily in their sequence of amino acids, which is dictated by the nucleotide sequence of their genes, and which usually results in protein folding into a specific three-dimensional structure that determines its activity. | ||
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File:Protein_crystals.jpg|Protein crystals in assorted blood-type flavors. See [[The Rubrics]]. | File:Protein_crystals.jpg|Protein crystals in assorted blood-type flavors. See [[The Rubrics]]. | ||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | |||
* [[Abomynous]] - a [[Villain (nonfiction)|villain]] who is allergic to protein crystals. | * [[Abomynous]] - a [[Villain (nonfiction)|villain]] who is allergic to protein crystals. | ||
* [[You and Whose Protein?]] - a [[ | * [[You and Whose Protein?]] - a [[Catch phrase]] | ||
== Nonfiction cross-reference == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
External links: | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein Protein] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein Protein] @ Wikipedia | ||
Revision as of 13:29, 24 June 2016
Proteins (/ˈproʊˌtiːnz/ or /ˈproʊti.ᵻnz/) are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.
Proteins perform a vast array of functions within living organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules from one location to another.
Proteins differ from one another primarily in their sequence of amino acids, which is dictated by the nucleotide sequence of their genes, and which usually results in protein folding into a specific three-dimensional structure that determines its activity.
In the News
Biochemist and crystallographer John Kendrew setting up a perimeter defense of myglobin spikes.
Ambitious ribosome is hungry for the good things in life.
Protein crystals in assorted blood-type flavors. See The Rubrics.
Fiction cross-reference
- Abomynous - a villain who is allergic to protein crystals.
- You and Whose Protein? - a Catch phrase
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links:
- Protein @ Wikipedia