Proteins Flashcards
proteins are made up of amino acids joined together by ______ _______
peptide bonds
Dipeptide
one peptide bond and two amino acids
Tripeptide
three amino acids and two peptide bonds
Polypeptide
a peptide with more tan ten amino acids, proteins are large polypeptides
proteins are made up of amino acids joined together by ____ ______
peptide bonds
dipeptide
one peptide bond and two amino acids
tripeptide
three amino acids and two peptide bonds
polypeptide
a peptide with more than ten amino acids (proteins)
functions of proteins
body proteins (muscle, hair, hooves, skin)
blood proteins (albumin, globulin)
tissue proteins (collagen, keratin)
enzymes and hormones
immune system antibodies and other peptide growth peptides
provide energy when needed
catalyze reactions
adequate dietary protein and amino acid intake is essential for ______ ______ and _______ in food producing animals
maintaining growth, health, and productivity
protein requirements differ with ____ ______ and are high during phases of fast growth like _____ and _______
life stages, pregnancy, lactation