Deamination Flashcards
The first deamination must?
Occur
Converted to what if they are glucogenic amino acid and through what?
Glucose
Gluconeogenesis
Its converted to fatty acid and its stored as? And in what?
Triglycerides
Adipose tissue
Protein are constantly made and broken down
Protein turnover
Amino can be used to make glucose when glucose is limited
Gluconeogenesis
Amino acid can be used for energy when the diet is deficient in kilocalories
Energy production
Amini acid can be converted to fatty acid
Fat cells
Protein are broken down to amijo acid with the help of what?
Gastric juices
Enzyme in the stomach and small intestine
Enzyme from pancreas and small intestine lining
Limited supply of _____ exist in amino acid pool
Amino acid
Amino acid pool act as the?
Reservoir for protein
Its the acts as a reservoir for protein synthesis
Amino acid pool
Surplus amino acid are
Deaminated
What is deaminated
Used for glucose or energy
Stored as fat
Nitrogen in concerted to urea and excreted in urine
What is the function of protein
Provide structural and mechanical support
Maintain body tissues
Function as enzyme and hormones
Help maintain acid base balance
Transport nutrients
Assist immune system
Serve as a source of energy when necessary
How many gram that proteins provide?
4 calories per gram