Protein Fractal Pattern
by Owen Borville
October 6, 2021
Science, Biology
Proteins are extemely versatile biomolecules in living systems and perform many functions, including as catalysts spurring biochemical reactions, contribute to DNA replication, transporting and storing other important molecules, provide mechanical support structure, immune protection, generate movement, transmit nerve impulses, and control growth and healing.
Proteins are linear polymers or long strands or "chains" of repeating biomolecules composed of simpler units or strands called amino acids. Proteins also can interact with each other.
Proteins are the most common molecule found in cells, as they are found in every cell in the human body and are essential for life.
Proteins only live for about two days, so they are constantly being created in the ribosome portion of the cell.
The protein strands are folded up into three-dimensional molecules with complex shapes. The shape of a particular protein along with what amino acids are present determines the function of a particular protein.
Protein shapes tend to be spherical with an irregular surface, or globular. The rough surface of proteins can be described with fractal surfaces.
Long strands of proteins can also bundle together to form "protein filaments" to provide strength.
by Owen Borville
October 6, 2021
Science, Biology
Proteins are extemely versatile biomolecules in living systems and perform many functions, including as catalysts spurring biochemical reactions, contribute to DNA replication, transporting and storing other important molecules, provide mechanical support structure, immune protection, generate movement, transmit nerve impulses, and control growth and healing.
Proteins are linear polymers or long strands or "chains" of repeating biomolecules composed of simpler units or strands called amino acids. Proteins also can interact with each other.
Proteins are the most common molecule found in cells, as they are found in every cell in the human body and are essential for life.
Proteins only live for about two days, so they are constantly being created in the ribosome portion of the cell.
The protein strands are folded up into three-dimensional molecules with complex shapes. The shape of a particular protein along with what amino acids are present determines the function of a particular protein.
Protein shapes tend to be spherical with an irregular surface, or globular. The rough surface of proteins can be described with fractal surfaces.
Long strands of proteins can also bundle together to form "protein filaments" to provide strength.