Protein Structure Flashcards
What is protein made up of?
A long chain of building blocks call Amino Acids
What is protein made of?
Protein is made of Amino Acids
What is the simplest form of protein
The simplest form of protein are Amino Acids
Where are amino acids absorbed
Amino Acids are absorbed in the small intestine
What chemicals are Amino Acids made up of?
Carbon, Hydrogen , Oxygen Nitrogen, Iron , Sulphur , O Phosporus
How many Amino Acids are there?
There are 20 Amino Acids.
What are Amino Acids classified as?
Amino Acids are classified as essential and non-essential
How many Amino Acids do kids need?
Kids need 10 Amino acids
Why do kids need 10 Amino acids?
Kids need 10 Amino Acids because they are still growing
How many amino acids do adults need?
Adults need 8 Amino Acids.
Why do adults need 8 amino acids?
Adults need 8 amino acids because they are finished growing .
How many Amino Acids are there?
There are 20 Amino Acids