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Flashcards in Biochemistry Part 8: Organic Compounds Part 3: Proteins Deck (8)
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1
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What do Proteins consist of?

A

They are polymers or polypeptides, consisting of repeated units, of Amino Acid.

2
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What do Amino Acids consist of?

A

They consist of 1 Carboxyl Group, an Amino Group, and a variable (R).

3
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The R Group or Variable differs depending on?

A

The type of Amino Acid.

4
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What are Proteins? What are its functions?

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Proteins are complex Macromolecules responsible for growth and repair.

5
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What are the dietary sources of the Proteins?

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The dietary sources include: fish, poultry, and legumes such as beans.

6
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One gram of proteins release_____ calories of heat when burnt.

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4 calories.

7
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What elements do Proteins consist of?

A

S, C, P, O, H, N. Just like Spoon.

8
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What is a Dipeptide?

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Two Amino Acids joined together by one Peptide bond.

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