Title: Explain proteins.
Course: Biotechnology Foundations in Agricultural and Environmental Science (18308-II) > Section: Introducing Macromolecules

Explanation should include that a protein is a substance consisting of amino acids and that the biochemical properties of proteins affect their function and potential uses.

Explanation should include how structure relates to function and should differentiate among the types of proteins found in organisms, such as

- applicable hormones
- receptors
- contractile
- structural
- storage
- transport
- defensive
- enzymatic.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are proteins used in genome projects?
- Why is protein structure important to function?
- How can protein structure be manipulated?
- What are examples of the types of proteins?
- What are the functions of the types of proteins?
- When are hormones not proteins?

Teacher Resource: Protein, NHGRI, NIH