Protein Flashcards
What does polypeptide chain hold
Amino acids
What are amino acids in a polypeptide connected by
Polypeptide links
What is nitrogen essential for
Growth and repair
Give three examples of proteins
Caesin (milk)
Albumin (eggs)
Actin (meat)
Give two examples of structural protein
Hair and nails
What are three functions of proteins
Growth and repair of cells
Muscle development
Production of enzymes
Heat and energy
What does HBV stand for
High biological value
Where is HBV mostly found
In animal sources
What does HBV contain
All essential amino acids
What are amino acids made up of
Phe
Leu
Ser
Cys
What’s elemental,composition
Hydration
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
What’s LBV
Iow biological val
Where is lbv mostly found
In plant sources
What does LBV contain?
Some not all of the essential AAs
What are the essential AA?
Cannot be made by the body and therefore need to be sourced from food?