Protein Flashcards
What is Protein made up of
Carbon
Hydrgen
oxygeb
Nitrogen
Protein is made up of smaller chains called
Amino acids, which are linked together by peptide links
What are Enzymes
subtance that help chemical reactions
-During digestion, it breaks down the peptide link linking the amino acids
What is HBV Protein
High Biological Value
-contain most/all of the essential amino acids needed by the body.
-Most are animal sources
What is LBV Protein
Low Biological Value
-Lack some of the ssential amino acids
-plant sources
Functions of Protein
-Growth and repair of all body cells
-Produces heat and energy
-Necessary for the production of important subtances in the body (e.g hormones, enzymes)
Protein deficiency symptoms
poor/stunted growth
slow healing of wounds
hair breakage
poor gegneral health
hormone and enzyme imbalances
