Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Composition of proteins?
A
C - 15%
H - 7%
O - 23%
N - 16%
2
Q
Proteins involved:
A
Enzymes
Hormones
Immune systems
Transport within the body
3
Q
Enzymes
A
Lipase, Maltase, trypsin are all proteins
Function in digestion and metabolism
4
Q
Hormones
A
Growth hormone, insulin are proteins
Regulate metabolism
5
Q
Immune system
A
Antibodies are proteins
IgG, IgA, IGM - help protect the cell
6
Q
Transport within the body
A
Chylomicron - helps transport tryglycerine
Albumin - liver
7
Q
What amino acid does a chick need?
A
Proline
8
Q
What amino acid does a cat need?
A
Taurine
9
Q
What are amino acids linked together with?
A
Peptide bonds