Question

What are conjugated proteins and its types?

Answer 1

Conjugated proteins

1. Conjugated proteins are complex proteins that, when hydrolyzed, release amino acids, inorganic, and organic components.
2. The prosthetic group is the non-amino acid portion of conjugated proteins.
3. The chemical composition of the prosthetic group can be used to further divide conjugated proteins.

They are –

1. Lipoproteins – proteins and lipid
2. Phosphoproteins – proteins with a phosphoric acid group
3. Nucleoproteins – protein and nucleic acid
4. Metalloproteins – metal-binding proteins with zinc, iron, or copper
5. Mucoproteins and glycoproteins – protein and carbohydrates
6. Chromoproteins – proteins and a colored pigment