Protein

Question 1

Role of Protein

Answer 1

Protein helps your body grow, repair itself, and fight disease.

It also provides energy when needed.

Protein is the main building block of the body because it is the main component of most cells (i.e., muscles).

Question 2

BUILDING MATERIALS FOR GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Answer 2

Structural protein form most of our body structures – muscles, blood and skin (i.e., collagen helps build bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles)

-New growth requires continuous supply of protein to replace and repair cells.

Question 3

2) Enzymes and Hormones

Answer 3

Responsible for body processes (i.e., digestion)
Mostly proteins

Question 4

3) Transporters

Answer 4

Pick up, deliver, and store nutrients in cells (i.e., lipoproteins transport lipids in the blood)

Question 5

4) Acid-base Regulators

Answer 5

Stabilize pH levels in the body

Question 6

5) Antibodies

Answer 6

Very large proteins that weaken or destroy foreign substances in the body.

Question 7

6. Energy

Answer 7

-Will supply energy if needed: dangerous way to fuel your body

-It results when the body is starved of carbohydrates and fat and breaks down its own protein in search of glucose

-Proteins cannot perform their specialized job of repairing worn-out body cells