Protein Flashcards
1
Q
What bonds form proteins.
A
A system of peptide bonds.
2
Q
What are proteins built from
A
Amino acids.
3
Q
What four elements make up protein.
A
oxygen carbon nitrogen hydrogen
4
Q
Describe LBV and HBV.
A
LBV will have a much simpler structure when compared to HBV due to the fact that LBV doesn’t contain the 8 essential amino acids.
5
Q
Name 4 examples of foods with HBV
A
Chicken, Beef, Cod and Cheese
6
Q
Name 4 examples of foods with LBV
A
Rice, Red lentils, Chickpeas and Cashew nuts
7
Q
Describe protein Denaturation
A
This is when the proteins structure is broken down.
8
Q
Name the three things that can denature proteins
A
Heat
Acid
Mechanic action
