BIOCHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site globular proteins Proteins that consist of long chains of amino acids folded up into complex shapes. Globular proteins serve as, or form important components of, the following: Enzymes Hormones Antibodies Some structural proteins. (Globular proteins form part of the cell membrane, which has a structural role as well as a role in transporting ions in and out the cell) The structure of globular proteins has been traditionally discussed in terms of four levels of structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. Two additional levels are now commonly distinguished: motifs and domains. Compare with fibrous protein. Related category    • BIOCHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP