Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What do nitrogen balance tests determine?
A
Animal’s body protein levels
2
Q
What is the basic unit of proteins?
A
Amino acids (AA)
3
Q
What are complex/conjugated proteins made up of?
A
Simple protein + non-protein molecule
4
Q
What are high quality proteins?
A
Digestible and contain essential amino acids
5
Q
What are low quality proteins?
A
Not as digestible or don’t have many essential amino acids
