PROTEIN

Question 1

WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF PROTEIN?

Answer 1

carbon,hydrogen,oxygen,nitrogen

Question 2

WHAT ARE PROTEIN AMINO ACIDS?

Answer 2

protein is a number of amino acids joined together by peptide links to form a chain

Question 3

WHAT IS HIGH BIOLOGICAL VALUE?

Answer 3

hbv contains all the essential amino acids that cannot be made in the body
eg animal products,
meat,milk,cheese,fish,eggs and soya bean

Question 4

WHAT IS LOW BIOLOGICAL VALUE?

Answer 4

Lbv does not contain all essential amino acids
eg plant sources
peas,beans,lentils,nuts,ceareals

Question 5

WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF PROTEIN?

Answer 5

for the growth of body cells eg sink and bones
the repair of worn out or damaged cells eg cuts
the production of hormones,eznzymes and antibodies which are required to keep the body healthy
excess is used for heat and energy

Question 6

WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION OF PROTEIN

Answer 6

protein amino acids