proteins Flashcards
What are proteins made up of?
Proteins are made up of amino acids.
True or False: Proteins are essential macronutrients for the human body.
True
Fill in the blank: Proteins are the building blocks of __________.
cells
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
The primary function of proteins is to build and repair tissues.
How many essential amino acids are there that the human body cannot produce on its own?
There are nine essential amino acids.
What is the term used to describe a protein that has lost its shape due to heat or chemical exposure?
Denaturation
Which type of protein helps speed up chemical reactions in the body?
Enzymes
What is the process called when a protein’s structure is altered by extreme heat or pH levels?
Protein denaturation
True or False: Proteins can also act as hormones in the body.
True
What is the name of the process where proteins are broken down into amino acids for absorption?
Protein digestion
What type of protein helps transport oxygen in the blood?
Hemoglobin
Which protein is responsible for providing structure and support to cells?
Collagen
Fill in the blank: Proteins are made up of long chains of __________.
amino acids
What is the term for the specific sequence of amino acids that make up a protein?
Primary structure
True or False: Proteins are involved in the immune system’s response to foreign invaders.
True
