Proteins Flashcards
how much of the bodies mass is proteins
18%. taking 2nd place after water
what things are rich in protein
meat, fish, cheese, and eggs
plants are not as rich in protein as meat fish etc. but some are better than others. what are they
beans, peas, and nuts
what is the healthy daily intake for protein
70 grams
what is the protein deficiency disease
kwashiorkor
what are some of the symptoms of kwashiorkor
1 weight loss
2 poor muscle growth
3 general weakness
4 flaky skin
5 swollen belly caused by fluid collecting in tissues
what are proteins made of
20 sub-units of amino acids
what elements are in amino acids
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and 2 types of amino acids have sulfur
how are amino acids together
they are linked with chains
how are amino acids shaped
they are either folded or twisted
why is the shape of an amino acid important
shape is important for them to carry out their role
what is the effect of having 20 amino acids arranged randomly
you get many different types of protein structures
