Protein Structure Flashcards

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1
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What is protein made up of?

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A long chain of building blocks call Amino Acids

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What is protein made of?

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Protein is made of Amino Acids

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3
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What is the simplest form of protein

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The simplest form of protein are Amino Acids

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4
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Where are amino acids absorbed

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Amino Acids are absorbed in the small intestine

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What chemicals are Amino Acids made up of?

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Carbon, Hydrogen , Oxygen Nitrogen, Iron , Sulphur , O Phosporus

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6
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How many Amino Acids are there?

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There are 20 Amino Acids.

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What are Amino Acids classified as?

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Amino Acids are classified as essential and non-essential

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How many Amino Acids do kids need?

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Kids need 10 Amino acids

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Why do kids need 10 Amino acids?

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Kids need 10 Amino Acids because they are still growing

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10
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How many amino acids do adults need?

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Adults need 8 Amino Acids.

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Why do adults need 8 amino acids?

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Adults need 8 amino acids because they are finished growing .

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How many Amino Acids are there?

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There are 20 Amino Acids

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