Protein Flashcards
What is the competition of protein?
Amino acids and peptide links(poly peptile link)
Draw and label the structure of protein.
Look in hard back pg8.
What is the elemental competition of protein?
C.H.O.N Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen
Is protein the only nutrient that contains nitrogen?
Yes
What is nitrogen needed for?
Growth
Name the 2 classifications of protein.
High Biological Value(HBV)
Low Biological Value(LBV)
What are HBVs?
Essential amino acids
ie: Proteins that the human body can not produce.
What sources do HBVs come from?
Meat Milk
Fish Cheese
Eggs Yoghurt
Soya beans
Give examples of LBVs
Peas Vegetables
Beans
Lentils
Nuts
What are the functions of protein?(4)
Helps grow cells
Heals wounds
Forms hormones and enzymes
Heat and energy