Protein - Chapter 5 Flashcards
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Protos
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- Greek for “first”
- origin of the word protein
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What distinguishes protein from the other macronutrients?
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- the presence of the element nitrogen
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Nitrogen
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- One of the most abundant elements in the earth’s atmosphere and biosphere, essential to the structure of an amino acid.
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Fertile soil
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- supports lush foliage because it is rich in nitrogen
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Legumes
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- member of a plant family capable of fixing nitrogen from the air and thus not dependent on soil fertility to produce a high protein seed
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Fix nitrogen
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- to remove nitrogen from the atmosphere and render it into a chemical form usable by plants
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Herbivore
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- Animal that subsists on foods of plant origin
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Amino Acid
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- Basic unit from which protein is made
- Consists of an amine group, a carboxyl group, and various side chains
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Carnivore
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- Animal that subsists on foods of animal origin
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How much of the air does nitrogen compose?
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78 percent of the air
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How many amino acids are there to create proteins?
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20
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What are amino acids composed of?
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- Carbon
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Sometimes, sulfur
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Amine
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- an -NH2 chemical group
- nitrogen is present in this chemical group
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Carboxyl
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- a -COOH chemical group
- involved in amino acids
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essential amino acid
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- One which cannot be synthesized by the body and must therefore be consumed in the diet
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Urea
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- a nitrogen-containing compoud found in urine and created as a byproduct of the use of protein for energy
- when nitrogen is left over and must be disposed of
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High protein diets:
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- tax the kidneys
- cause water loss through urination
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All amino acids consist of:
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- Amine
- Carboxyl
- A side chain
- the amino acid is named for the side chain, which gives it distinct chemical properties
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Peptide bond
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- a chemical bond joining two amino acids
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Peptide
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- a short chain of amino acids
- range from dipeptides (2 amino acids) to polypeptides
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Insulin
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- A peptide hormone responsible for regulation of blood sugar
- composed of 51 amino acids
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Hormone
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- a regulatory compound capable of affecting cells throughout the body
- hormones are also peptides
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Proteins
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- A very long chain of amino acids
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Collagen
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- the primary protein in connective tissue
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Amylase
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- Digestive enzyme which breaks down starch
- a protein
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Sequence
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- Order in which amino acids appear in a protein, affecting its physical and chemical properties
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DNA
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- the genetic material of a cell
- inherited traits are carried
- carries a sequence
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Genes
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- unit of genetic information
- the sequence of amino acids in that protein is carried by genes
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Cooking analogy for proteins
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- each gene = recipe for a protein
- DNA = cookbook
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THE process
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- DNA contains the information necessary to produce proteins
- Transcription or copying of a segment of DNA results in mRNA, a copy of the information in DNA needed to make a protein
- the mRNA leaves the nucleus and goes to a ribosome
- Amino acids are carried to the ribosome by tRNAs containing the code that matches that on the mRNA
- Translation - the information contained in mRNA is used to determine the arrangement, number, and types of amino acids in the protein
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Denature
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- change the physical and chemical properties of a protein through the action of heat, acid, or other factors
- began in the stomach
- strong hydrochloric acid
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Protease
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- digestive enzyme which breaks protein down
- break the peptide bonds between amino acids
- stomach produces protease to start it, the small intestine produces it to finish it
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What structure does protein provide?
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- muscle and connective tissue (ligaments, tendons, and cartilage) consist of protein
- strength, elasticiy, and contractive power - protein provides this
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Protein-sparing
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- the action of carbohydrate in preserving muscle
- If inadequate carbohydrate is consumed, muscle is broken down to supply blood glucose
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Blood transport proteins
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- carry nutrients and other substances in the blood
- sequester them in such a way that they remain inactive until they get where they are needed
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Hemoglobin
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- a transport protein
- carries oxygen and carbon dioxide
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Lipoprotein
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- transport protein for lipids
- since lipids are not water soluble, they are encapsulated by lipoproteins to travel the water-based bloodstream
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Homeostasis
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- means “same state”
- the physiological principle that the bodoy tries to maintain constant conditions
- ex.
- state of temperature
- acidity
- solute concentration
- oxygen
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solute
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Substance disolved in a solvent
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Acid-base balance
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- the degree of acidity or alkalinity in a fluid, caused by an imbalance of hydrogen ions
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acidity
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excess of hydrogen ions
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basic
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deficiency of hydrogen ions
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ions
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- a charged particular formed when a molecule splits in two
- electrically charged hydrogen particles
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Buffer
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- A substance which maintains a constant pH in a solution by absorbing or releasing hydrogen ions as needed
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Osmosis
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- the movement of water from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration through a membrane
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Osmotic pressure
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- the fore generated by the attraction of the solute on the solvent
- causes osmosis
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Kwashiorkor
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- a type of Protein Energy Malnutrition characterized by emanciation and abdominal edema
- movement of fluid out of the blood stream into the abdominal cavity
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Enzyme
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- protein that controls and facilitates a chemical reaction
- catalyze biochemical reactions
- ex. digestion, making fat, releasing energy from nutrients, synthesizing body constituents
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Catalyst
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- Substance that participates in and controls a chemical reaction without itself being consumed
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Substrate
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- the material acted on by an enzyme
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Precursors
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A substance from which another substance is formed
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Neurotransmitters
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- Substance used to bridge the gap of the nerve synapse and transmit nerve impulses
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Typtophan and Tyrosine
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Two amino acids that are precursors of three neurotransmitters
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Synapse
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- A gap between nerve cells
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Antigen
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- Foreign protein which triggers response by immune system (antibody)
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Antibody
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- immune protein used to attack foreign proteins (antigens)
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Gluconeogensis
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Production of glucose from amino acids (body protein)
Used when carbohydrate stores are depleted
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RDA of protein
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- 0.8 grams per kg of body weight
- 58-63 grams for males
- 46-50 grams for females
- 12-15 percent of total calories
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How many essential amino acids exist?
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9
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Essential amino acid (indispensable)
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- One which cannot be synthesized by the body and must therefore be consumed in the diet
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Conditionally essential amino acid
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- One which cannot be synthesized only under certain conditions, and must be consumed in the diet under these conditions
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essential
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- not merely necessary, but we cannot manufacture it ourselves
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Nutrient balance
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- The net flow of a nutrient into an orgnism, resulting in gain or loss of the nutrient
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Limiting amino acid
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- The amino acid in the shortest supply during protein synthesis, resulting in cessation of synthesis
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Biological Value
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- A measure of the degree to which an absorbed nitrogen is retained.
- Nitrogen is here used as a surrogate for protein
Nitrogen retained
Nitrogen absorbed
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Chemical score
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- A comparison of the amino acid composition of a particular protein with a reference protein (egg)
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Protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score
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- a form of chemical score of protein quality that also accounts for the digestibility of the protein
- Gives a realistic measure of a protein’s contribution to meeting needs
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Lacto-vegetarian
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- One who eats only plant foods and dairy products
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Lacto-ovo-vegetarian
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- One who eats only plant foods, eggs, and dairy products
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Vegan
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- one who eats only foods of plant origin
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Complementarity
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- Practice of combining two proteins to improve their amino acids proportions through mutual aupplementation
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Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
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A deficiency of both protein and energy
ex. Marasmus and Kwashiokor
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Two types of PEM
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- Marasmus
- Kwashiorkor
- Both characterized by fatigue, exhaustion, and reduced work capacity
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Edema
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- buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity
- bloated bellies as a result of Kwashiorkor
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Diuresis
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- Urine formation by the kidney as a result of high intakes of protein
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