Lactase is an enzyme that is produced in the lining of the intestines. this enzyme the body speed up the breakdown of carbohydrates that are found in dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese.
which general function does lactase perform?
fighting disease
creating movement
regulating cell processes
sending chemical messages

Match the descriptions / definitions with the term they best describe 1. three dimensional relationship of the different polypeptide chains in a multisubunit protein or protein complex 2. common folding pattern in proteins in which a linear sequence of amino acids folds into a right-handed coil stabilized by internal hydrogen-bonding between polypeptide backbone atoms. 3. the amino acid sequence of a protein 4. a region on the surface of a protein that can interact with another molecule through noncovalent bonding. 5. three-dimensional arrangement of alpha-helices and beta-sheets within a single polypeptide, typically stabilized by a variety of noncovalent bonds, including ionic and hydrogen bonds, and nonpolar interactions / hydrophobic force. 6. the chain of repeating carbon and nitrogen atoms, linked by peptide bonds, in a protein. 7. common structural motif in proteins in which different sections of the polypeptide chain run alongside each other and are joined together by hydrogen bonding between atoms of the polypeptide backbone. 8. portion of a polypeptide chain that has a discrete tertiary structure of its own and can often fold independently of the rest of the chain 9. regular local folding patterns in a protein, including alpha-helix and beta-sheet a. primary structure b. beta-sheet c. protein d. coiled-coil e. polypeptide backbone f. secondary structure g. side chain h. tertiary structure i. binding site j. alpha-helix k. quaternary structure l. protein domain

Cassandra made a venn diagram to compare and contrast the two stages of cellular respiration. which belongs in the area marked x? energy is released. oxygen is used up. glucose is broken down. carbon dioxide is used up.

An uncomfortable feeling in the ears when descending in an airplane is caused by changes in air pressure on the: a. inner ear b. middle ear c. eardrum d. hammer/anvil