Proteins Module 2 Flashcards
What are amino acids made up of
Nitrogen carbon hydrogen oxygen atoms
What is the function of enzymes
To breakdown macronutrients into smaller molecules so they can be absorbed through your digestive system into your body
How many electrons does a carbon have
4
How many electrons does a hydrogen have
1
What atoms are non metals and which process do they bond through
Carbon and hydrogen
Second process
Proteins are made up of smaller units called
Amino acids
Nucleus are made up of
Protons and neutrons
What determines how reactive an atom is
By how many Electrons it has
How many things can a hydrogen atom bond to
One
Protein is broken down into
Amino acids
Fats are broken down into
Fatty acids
Carbohydrates are broken down into
Simple sugars monosaccharides
How to calculate bmr for men and women
Body weight in kg x22 women
What is the standard rate of muscle gain for males per month in percentages
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
1 - 1.5%
- 5 - 1%
- 25 - 0.5%
In grams What is the average rate of gain of muscles for women per month
600g muscle per month first year
What percentage per month should women aim for in muscle gain
1% per month
Which of the following has a higher TEF
Carbs
Protein
Fats
Protein
Name one of the benefits of eating fats related to disease
Can effect lipid markers relating to lowering disease risk
Is saturated fat solid or liquid form?
Solid
Is un saturated fat solid or liquid ?
Liquid and irregular orientation
Fatty acids short chain has fewer than how many carbons?
6
Fatty acid medium chain has how many carbons tails?
6-12 carbons
A fatty acid chain classed as long has how many carbon tails?
13-21 carbons
A fatty acid chain which is very long has more than what number of carbons?
22 carbons
