Protein function
Protein Function
Protein function refers to the biological role that a protein plays within an organism. Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.
Pronunciation
Protein Function: /ˈproʊ.tiːn ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
Etymology
The term "protein" comes from the Greek word "proteios", meaning "primary" or "in the lead". The term "function" comes from the Latin word "functio", meaning "performance" or "execution".
Related Terms
- Amino acid: The building blocks of proteins. There are 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined to make a protein.
- Enzyme: Proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in cells.
- Protein structure: The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in an amino acid-chain molecule.
- Protein synthesis: The process by which proteins are produced, or synthesized, in living organisms.
- Protein folding: The process by which a protein structure assumes its functional shape or conformation.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Protein function
- Wikipedia's article - Protein function
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