CLASSIFICATION

PRESENTED BY:

ARNEJO, AALIYAH
OF PROTEINS AND
BACOLOD, ALEXIA
 To basically gain

OBJECTIVE: knowledge how

proteins can be
classified.
PROTEIN:
are the most abundant macromolecules
found within the living cells.

Proteins are necklaces of amino acids -

long chains molecules.

As enzymes, they are the driving force

behind all the biochemical reactions which
make biology work.

As structural elements, they are main

constituents of our bones, muscles, hair,
skin, and blood vessels.

As antibodies, they recognize invading

elements and allow the immune system to
get rid of the unwanted invaders.
 CHEMICAL
Biological Importance SHAPE ACTIVITIES
DIFFFERENCES
Classification Based on

BIOLOGICAL
IMPORTANCE
 ENZYMES STRUCTURAL PROTEINS

trypsin amylase Collagen Elastin

biggest class of proteins, metabolic proteins, They make various structural components of
and biological catalyst living beings.
CONTRACTILE PROTEINS TRANSPORT PROTEINS

myosin actin hemoglobin myoglobin

They help in movement and locomotion of They transport nutrients and other molecules
various body parts from one organ to other.
 HORMONES GENETIC PROTEINS

insulin growth hormone histones DNA Polymerase

They are responsible for carrying out essential

They regulate metabolic and cellular activities
tasks such as catalyzing reactions, and
in cell and tissue.
signaling
 DEFENSIVE PROTEINS STORAGE PROTEINS

fibrinogen thrombin caseins ferretin

They provide a defensive mechanism against

They store various molecules and ions in cells.
pathogens.
 TOXINS

snake venom ricin

Clostridium Botolinum toxin

Classification Based on

CHEMICAL
DIFFERENCES
 SIMPLE PROTEIN CONJUGATED PROTEIN DERIVED PROTEIN

Has other chemical

components in
Basically composed addition to amino Products of
of Amino Acids acids. These hydrolysis of simple
ONLY. components may be and conjugated
called as Prosthetic
Groups.
Simple Protein:
composed of Amino Acids only!

Albumin Histones Globulins Albuminoids

 Conjugated Protein

A Chromoprotein B Mucoprotein C Glycoprotein

D Nucleoprotein E Lecithoprotein F Flavoprotein

G Metalloprotein H Phosphoprotein
CHROMOPROTEIN pigments (e.g. hemoglobin)

MUCOPROTEIN carbohydrate (e.g. mucin)

GLYCOPROTEIN carbohydrate (e.g. globulin)

NUCLEOPROTEIN nucleic acid (e.g. virus)

LECITHOPROTEIN phospholipids (e.g. lipoprotein)

FLAVOPROTEIN flavin nucleotide (oxidase)

METALLOPROTEIN metal (e.g. ferrilin)

PHOSPHOPROTEIN phosphate (e.g. casein)

DERIVED PROTEIN
DERIVED PROTEIN

These proteins are the

derivatives of either simple or
complex proteins resulting from
the action of heat, enzymes and
chemicals.
PRIMARY DERIVED SECONDARY
PROTEINS DERIVED PROTEINS
PRIMARY DERIVED PROTEINS
PROTEANS
obtained as a first product
after the action of acid or
enzymes or water on
protein.
insoluble in water.
Eg. Edestan, myosin
COAGULATED
METAPROTEIN
PROTEIN
produced by further action
produced by the action of
of acid or alkali on protein
heat or alcohol on protein.
at 30-60°C
insoluble in water but
insoluble in water
soluble in dil acid or alkali
Eg. Curd Eg. Coagulated egg
SECONDARY DERIVED PROTEINS
The derived protein in which size of original protein is altered
Hydrolysis has occurred due to which size of protein molecule is
smaller than original one

PROTEOSES

They are produced by the action of dilute acid

or digestive enzymes when the hydrolysis They are soluble in water
proceeds beyond the level of metaprotein.

They are not coagulated by heat Eg. Albumose, Globulose

 Protein Protean Metaprotein

Proteoses Peptones Peptides Amino acids

Classification Based on

SHAPE
FIBROUS PROTEIN

They are elongated or fiber-like

proteins.
Axial ratio (length: breadth ratio) is
more than 10
They are static in nature with simple
structure.
They have less biological functions
GLOBULAR PROTEIN

They are spherical or globular

in shape.
Axial ratio is always less than
10
They are dynamic in nature
(can flow or move) with higher
degree of complexity in
structure.
They have variety of biological
functions
Globular protein is further
classified on the basis of
composition or solubility.
Classification Based on

ACTIVITIES
 PASSIVE PROTEINS
ACTIVE PROTEINS
not able to bind with other
able to bind with other molecules
molecules to perform their
functions
HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

1 proteins are classified based on?

this type of protein has other chemical components

2 which are called Prosthetic Groups.

these are proteins combined with carbohydrates

3 molecules, also known as glycans

they are family of proteins that have higher molecular

4 weights than albumins and are insoluble in salt free
water but dissolve in dilute salt solutions

5 they include keratin,collagen and elastin