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
What is the name of the process where proteins are synthesized within cells?
Protein synthesis
Which protein is responsible for muscle contraction?
Actin and myosin
Fill in the blank: Proteins play a crucial role in the regulation of __________ in the body.
metabolism
True or False: Proteins can be found in foods such as meat, dairy, and legumes.
True
What is the term for the three-dimensional shape of a protein that determines its function?
Tertiary structure
Which protein is responsible for storing iron in the body?
Ferritin
Fill in the blank: Proteins are essential for the growth and repair of __________ tissue.
muscle
What is the name of the process where proteins are recycled in the body?
Protein turnover
True or False: Proteins can act as antibodies to fight off infections.
True
