Proteins Flashcards
What is protein needed for?
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
Where can we find proteins?
In meat, fish, milk and nuts
What are proteins made up of?
They are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur
What are proteins?
Long-chain molecules made up of smaller molecules called amino acids
Proteins that are made in the body
Enzymes, antibodies and antigens
Function of enzymes
Provide surface for reactions to take place
Function of antibodies
Proteins with a structure that has binding sites on its surface (bind with antigens) And protect our bodies by destroying antigens
Function of antigens
Make pathogens stick together