Protein composition and function
What are proteins made of?
Amino acids
Incomplete proteins are mostly...
plants/nuts
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions are called...
enzymes
What is a protein?
A micronutrient made out of amino acids that is needed to maintain the body
What is an example of a complete protein?
eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, etc.
True or False: Hemoglobin is used to carry oxygen throughout the body.
true
How many standard amino acids are used to build proteins?
20 standard amino acids
How many of the total amino acids are essential amino acids?
9/20 amino acids are essential
True or False: Extra protein is stored within the body.
False
Proteins are needed to ___ new cells and ___ damaged tissues.
grow; repair
True or False: Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized on its own and must be obtained by food.
True
Name three symptoms of protein deficiency.
Muscle loss, fatigue, weakened immune system, slower healing, edema, anemia, etc.
Which of the following is not an amino acid: Aspartic acid, Valine, Ethene, Lysine?
Ethene
What is the only complete protein that is plant based?
soy
to repair body and bolster immune system