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    where the protein was fully denatured. Then‚ the curve dropped quickly. With the raising of the temperature‚ protein in the solution got denatured. When the temperature increased from 60℃ to 80℃‚ the structure of protein got unfold. When the solution was heated‚ the H-bond was broken. The hydrophobic parts of protein were inside the protein surrounded by hydrophilic parts before unfolding. With the temperature increasing‚ the hydrophobic parts were exposed. The hydrophobic parts of proteins interacted

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    Give an account of protein structure and function Protein structure 1 Proteins consist of amino acids joined together (in chains) 2 A protein is unique because of the sequence of amino acids 3 The amino acids are joined by strong peptide bonds 4 to produce the primary structure 5 Further (weak) hydrogen bonding between acids 6 produce the secondary and tertiary structures A maximum of 4 marks can be gained from this section. Protein function 7 Some proteins are enzymes + named example

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    Protein Biosynthesis

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    Protein biosynthesis is the process by which biological cells generate new proteins; it is balanced by the loss of cellular proteins via degradation or export. Translation‚ the assembly of proteins by ribosomes‚ is an essential part of the biosynthetic pathway‚ along with generation of messenger RNA (mRNA)‚ aminoacylation of transfer RNA (tRNA)‚ co-translational transport‚ and post-translational modification. Protein biosynthesis is strictly regulated at multiple steps‚ and error-checking mechanisms

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    Where ’s the Protein? Proteins‚ which are constructed from amino acid monomers‚ are considered one of the four major macronutrients needed by the body‚ along with carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ and nucleic acids. Only the first three nutrients listed require delicate balancing. One must consider the sources from which he or she receives those required nutrients. Carbohydrates from fruits‚ vegetables‚ and grains; lipids from oily animals such as fish or plant foods like avocados; and proteins from meats‚

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    EXERCISE 3: DIFFERENTIAL PROTEIN PRECIPITATION Vanessa Andrea Estepa University of Mindanao‚ College of Science and Mathematics ABSTRACT: Denaturation is the disruption in the original conformation of the protein wherein the secondary‚ tertiary and quaternary structures are all affected. Denaturation is brought about by various kinds of physical and chemical means; this includes the addition of strong acids‚ heavy metal cations‚ alkaloidal reagents‚ salting out and addition of organic solvents.

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    Protein Purification

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    Introduction Protein purification is the series of processes to isolate a single type of protein from a complex mixture. This is vital to extract and characterize the protein of interest. However‚ before doing so‚ it is important to release the protein from the subcellular organelles. This step is also known as homogenization. This step can be done with the use of blender. As the solution was homogenized‚ it may undergo saltation or acidation to remove impurities such as calcium anions. Hexane

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    Denaturation of Proteins

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    DENATURATION OF PROTEINS Abstract The experiment aimed to use the concept of viscosity to study the effects of different denaturants on 1% albumin extract. An Ostwald viscometer was used to measure the flow time of 5 mL of the blank and native protein. These were then denatured by adding 1 mL of denaturant and had their flow time measured. The flow time from the blank to denatured protein is increasing. The specific viscosity and reduced viscosity

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    Abstract The activity of invertase and the quantification of albumin and casein were performed and analyzed after extraction of the said proteins from their respective sources. Isolation of proteins was initiated by the breakage of the cell wall / membranes in three different ways. Homogenization of invertase‚ albumin and casein were achieved via grinding process‚ addition of 1M acetic acid and acidification by 0.1M hydrochloric acid correspondingly. Extraction of invertase and casein involved

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    Protein Article Research

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    Protein Article Research Christopher SCI 241 August 2‚ 2013 Protein Article Research Proteins are molecules that consist of amino acids. Our skin‚ muscles‚ bones and other parts of the body depend on these amino acids to help our bodies function properly. Enzymes‚ hormones and antibodies are proteins. Proteins work as neurotransmitters‚ and protein carries oxygen in the blood and throughout the rest of

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    Protein Synthesis Lab

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    Laboratory Exercise #3 Measuring Protein in Solution Abstract The purpose of this lab was to learn about the Biuret assay reaction to determine if it can detect proteins and amino acids; also‚ to understand the process of “salting out” proteins and how to determine the amount of protein in a solution. In order to do so‚ egg white and ammonium sulfate were mixed on ice and then put into the centrifuge. After PBS was added‚ the amount of protein could then be determined. After that‚ 14 test tubes

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