1.4 understanding proteins Flashcards
What % of your body is protein?
75%
Where is protein in the body?
muscle, bones, skin, hair
What is the function of protiens?
- Structure of muscle
- Enzymes for regulating metabolism
- Energy sourse
Amino Acid —
Building block components of proteins used to maintain homeostasis in the body via numerous mechanisms and pathways
What exactly is protein?
C, H, O, N (and S)
How many amino acids are there?
20 AA
has NH2
Used to make peptide bonds
Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylaline
Theronine
Tryptophan
Valine
Essential AA
peptide bonding
how AA fold
Protein turn over
Absorb your amino acids into your blood, not whole proteins
Protein synthesis
new protein creation
Protein degradation
breakdown of amino acids to create energy
Deamination
Removal of Nitrogen that leaves the alpha-ketoacid
Both complete protien and incomplete protein has___
they both have 9 AA but in different concentrations
Supria-sufficiency protein diet
more than 2.2