Name 2aestions: 1. The secret of the enormous variety of reactions and efficienc

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Name 2aestions: 1. The secret of the enormous variety of reactions and efficiency, with which they occur, is because of the structure and function of what type compounds? 2. List three naturally occurring structural proteins. 3. List four functions of proteins. 4. What are the two common types of secondary structure for proteins? 5. On a chemical basis, what is involved in the permanent-wave process? 6. Why is silk not as flexible as wool? 7. How can molecular graphics be useful in the study of enzymes? 8. Briefly explain how enzymes function. 9. Why is it necessary for medications to have a specific 3-D structure? 10. How do enzyme blockers work? Give an example.

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1.The type of compounds is protein

2.Naturally occurring proteins

Keratin( the protein found in hair)

Fibroin( the protein found in silk)

Casein ( the protein found in milk)

3.Functions of proteins

a). Catalysing chemical reactions

b). Synthesising and repairing DNA

c). Transporting material across the cell

d). Responding to stimuli

e). Receiving and sending chemical signals

4. Common types of secondary structure of proteins

Alpha helix and beta helix

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