Protiens Flashcards
1
Q
Composition of proteins
A
Proteins are made up of amino acids which are joined together by peptide links
2
Q
Elements Composition
A
Carbon,hydrogen,oxygen,nitrogen (growth)
3
Q
High biological value
A
Contains all essential amino acids mostly animal sources
4
Q
Low biological value
A
Does not contain all essential amino acids mostly plant sources
5
Q
Essential amino acids
A
Proteins that the body cannot make itself and so must be gotten from food
6
Q
Functions of proteins
A
Growth, repair damaged cells , for heat and energy
7
Q
Foods that contain high biological value in protein
A
Meat , fish,eggs,milk and dairy products,soya beans,
8
Q
Foods that contain low biological value of protein
A
Pear, beans , lentils, nut , whole cereal, muesli
