Lecture 14 Flashcards
1
Q
complete protein
A
protein that provides all essential AA in proportions needed for protein synthesis
2
Q
incomplete protein
A
protein deficient in 1 or more AA
3
Q
incomplete proteins generally in AA such as
A
lysine, isoleucine, methionine, tryptophan
4
Q
complementary proteins
A
a mix of incomplete protein from plant sources (found where food is scarce)
5
Q
basal metabolic rate
A
60 - 70 % of our e expidenture
- E to remain body resting functions
