proteins Flashcards

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1
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elemnts that make up proteins

A

carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen

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2
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function of protein

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growth of new tissues and repair tissues
to build up body structures hairs nails bones
formation of antibodies and hormons

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3
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basic unit of proteins

A

amino acids

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4
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how many different types of amino acids are there

A

20

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5
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out of 20 amino acids how many are essencial for human beings

A

9

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6
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which group is different in each amino acid

A

r group

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7
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deamination process

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first remove amino group from amino group from amino acidconvert the amino group into amonia as ammonia is very toxic substance amonia is converted into far less toxic substance known as urea which is carried to kidney for excretion.the remaining part of amino acid carbohydrate group is either used for respiration or converted into glycogen and stored .

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8
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where does deamination process occure

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in the liver

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9
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sources of proteins

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egg white meat fish cheese

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10
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how does our body uses amino acids as building blocks

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amino acids are bonded with peptide links that forms protein

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