Proteins Flashcards

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What is protein needed for?

A

It is needed in order for your body to grow ad develop, to make new cells. And if protein is not used for growth and repair, it may be respired to provide energy

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Where can we find proteins?

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In meat, fish, milk and nuts

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3
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What are proteins made up of?

A

They are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur

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4
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What are proteins?

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Long-chain molecules made up of smaller molecules called amino acids

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5
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Proteins that are made in the body

A

Enzymes, antibodies and antigens

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Function of enzymes

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Provide surface for reactions to take place

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Function of antibodies

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Proteins with a structure that has binding sites on its surface (bind with antigens) And protect our bodies by destroying antigens

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Function of antigens

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Make pathogens stick together

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