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Fibrous Proteins

OCR AS-level BiologyBiological MoleculesLesson 44 of 63

Proteins perform many different functions in the cell. Their roles depend on their shape and structure. Their molecular shapes can be one of two different types:

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globular protein
A water-soluble, roughly spherical protein folded so that hydrophilic R groups face outwards, such as an enzyme or haemoglobin.

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