Chapter 6 Learning Objectives Flashcards
What are some dietary sources of protein?
Animals:
Meat, eggs, dairy products
Plants:
Grains, nuts, legumes (peas, peanuts, lentils)
What are the elemental components and general structures of an amino acid and a protein.
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Peptide Bond
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What is the difference between essential and non essential amino acids?
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How does the order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain affect protein structure and function?
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Denaturation
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How does denaturation affect the function of a protein?
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In what ways can a protein be denaturated?
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What are the steps in protein digestion and absorption?
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What are the steps involved in the synthesis of proteins.
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Transamination
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Deamination
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What are the # functions of proteins in the body?
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What is and RDA and AMDR for protein?
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What are the conditions under which the body uses protein to produce energy?
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