Proteins in General Flashcards
1
Q
What elements do all foods have?
A
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
2
Q
What elements do proteins contain?
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen
Most have Phosphorus and Sulfur
3
Q
How many different amino acids are there?
A
23
4
Q
What is a protein?
A
A chain of amino acids
5
Q
What are essential amino acids?
A
Amino acids that we need but our bodies cannot make - we have to consume them in our diet
6
Q
What are the essential amino acids for children?
A
Arginine
Histidine
All the essential amino acids for adults
7
Q
What are the essential amino acids for adults?
A
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Valine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Phenylalanine
