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Proteins: Contain a C, H, Amine group, Side chain, N, Acid group
What is special about the side chain of a protein?: What makes the different proteins, can
differ from protein to protein
What is the building block of a protein?: Amino acid
Essential protein: Need to consume in diet : 9 essential
Non-essential proteins: Made within the body : 11 non-essential
Different types of proteins: Dipeptide (2), Tripeptide (3), Oligopeptide (4-9), Polypeptide (>10)
Gene expression: Using gene to make protein
Examples of gene expression: Transcription and translation
Incomplete protein: Does not contain all essential amino acids
Complete proteins: Contain all amino acids "high quality"
Mutual supplementation: Combining 2 or more incomplete proteins to make a complete protein
Primary shape of proteins: Sequential order
Secondary shape of proteins: Twisting
Tertiary shape of proteins: Three-dimensional
Quaternary shape of proteins: Globular or fibrous
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, Denaturation: Loses shape, and there is function lost
Examples of denaturation: Heat, acid.base, heavy metals, alcohol
Functions of proteins: 1) Cell growth
Enzymes
Hormones
Fluid and electrolyte balance
pH balance
Antibodies
Energy source
What is the ADMR for proteins?: 10-35%
Nitrogen balance: Activity level, Age, and Health status
Who are the individuals that require more protein?: - Children
Adolescents
Pregnant or lactating women
Athletes (Cross country)
Vegetarians
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