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A-Level Biology OCR A

Structural Subunits Identify Key Components Properties Functions Peptide

Front Identify key structural components, properties and functions of a peptide hormone.
Back Insulin

Structural components:
  • Quaternary structure
  • Consists of two subunits
  • Subunits linked by two disulfide bonds

Properties:
  • Soluble
  • Has precise shape to fit onto cell receptors

Function:
  • Regulation of blood glucose concentration

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