Protein Flashcards

1
Q

What does polypeptide chain hold

A

Amino acids

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2
Q

What are amino acids in a polypeptide connected by

A

Polypeptide links

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3
Q

What is nitrogen essential for

A

Growth and repair

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4
Q

Give three examples of proteins

A

Caesin (milk)
Albumin (eggs)
Actin (meat)

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5
Q

Give two examples of structural protein

A

Hair and nails

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6
Q

What are three functions of proteins

A

Growth and repair of cells
Muscle development
Production of enzymes
Heat and energy

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7
Q

What does HBV stand for

A

High biological value

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8
Q

Where is HBV mostly found

A

In animal sources

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9
Q

What does HBV contain

A

All essential amino acids

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10
Q

What are amino acids made up of

A

Phe
Leu
Ser
Cys

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11
Q

What’s elemental,composition

A

Hydration
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen

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12
Q

What’s LBV

A

Iow biological val

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13
Q

Where is lbv mostly found

A

In plant sources

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14
Q

What does LBV contain?

A

Some not all of the essential AAs

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15
Q

What are the essential AA?

A

Cannot be made by the body and therefore need to be sourced from food? 

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16
Q

What’s a non-essential AA

A

Can be made by the body

17
Q

What is deficiency?

A

Lack of

18
Q

For examples of what can happen if you have deficiency

A

Slow wound, healing, stunted growth, hormonand enzyme imbalance, poor general health