protein structure
Compounds that consist of numerous amino acids in a specific sequence
What is a Protein
There are this many amino acids used in the human body that are necessary for growth and body function
What is 20 amino acids
How many structure levels?
What is 4
Acts as a catalyst for chemical reactions
What are enzymes
The building blocks of Proteins
What are amino acids
This type of protein contains all of the essential amino acids that we needs
What are complete proteins
What is the most stable bond in/between proteins?
What is disulfide bonds?
A part of the body that consists mainly of protein
What is nucleus, organs, muscles, skin or hair
This is part of every amino acid
What is a Carboxyl group
Complete proteins usually come from this source
What is an Animal source
Name one specific 3D organization of proteins
What is alpha helix or beta sheet?
Defends the body against foreign substances
What are antibodies
This structure provides an amino acid with its unique qualities
What is a side chain
This is HOW MANY indispensable amino acids that are not produced by the body
What is 9
How do proteins interact with each other?
What is Brownian motion?
A positive protein balance exists during pregnancy because proteins are needed for this
What is growth
The bond that connects amino acids created when the acid group of one amino acids is joined with the nitrogen containing amine group of another amino acid
What are peptide bonds
This type of amino acid must be supplied by foods in our diet to help our bodies grow new tissue and maintain health
What is essential amino acids
What is the main determinant of the 3D organization of proteins
What is the hydrophobic and hydrophilic radial chains?
Proteins make up these of which Insulin is an example
What are hormones