Proteins and Their Functions

This text discusses types and functions of proteins; amino acids; protein structure; and denaturation and protein folding. Advanced Placement® and AP® are trademarks registered and/or owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this textbook.

Topics

  • alpha-helix structure
  • amino acid
  • beta-pleated sheet
  • biological macromolecules
  • biological molecules
  • chaperone
  • cytochrome c
  • denaturation
  • enzyme
  • hormone
  • peptide bond
  • polypeptide
  • primary structure
  • protein
  • protein folding
  • protein function
  • protein organization
  • proteins
  • protein shape
  • protein type
  • quaternary structure
  • secondary structure
  • tertiary structure