protein Flashcards
1
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composition of protein
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
2
Q
essential amino acids
A
cannot be made in the body therefore we must get them from food eg, valine, lysine, leucine, isoleucine, tryptophan
3
Q
peptide bond/links
A
when bonds form amino acids join together which results in loss of a water molecule (condensation reaction)
4
Q
sources of protein
A
meat, fish, chicken, eggs, milk, beans, peas, lentils,
5
Q
denaturation
A
change in the structure of a protein eg, heat, chemicals and agitation.
6
Q
maillard reaction
A
the browning of food that is not caused by enzymes
7
Q
elasticity
A
allows baked goods to ride (gluten)
8
Q
gel formation
A
gelatine can absorb large amount of water
9
Q
deamination
A
release of energy from extra protein
