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What is a protein?
organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms.
what are the building blocks of the protein
amino acids
What is a enzyme?
Enzymes are specialized protein molecules found in all living cells.
why are plant proteins called incomplete proteins
plant proteins are called incomplete proteins since they lack all 9 essential aa in one plant.
What are the risks of Atkins diet?
The body is missing high fiber, high nutrient carbs
Like wheat, fruits, vegetables
Where could a protein be found?
They are found in every part of a living cell.
What is a amino acid?
Amino acids are small molecular units that work together to build proteins in the body.
how does your body use these proteins
Your body dissects the proteins it eats in foods and breaks them apart into the individual the amino acids.
So how can vegans get the necessary amino acids they need?
The trick is to figure out the right combinations by eating complementary protein sources
When you eat 2+ different plants you will get all 9 essential amino acids.
what's a ketosis diet
Cutting out carbs causes ketosis.
Where are large amounts of proteins mostly in?
They are found in finger nails , hair , cartilage , ligaments, tendons , and muscle.
how many different amino acids are combined in any number of and sequence to make up all the types of protein?
Twenty amino acids.
name 2 categroies of amino acids
non essential and essential amino acids
name 2 of 4 Examples of complementary proteins
1. black beans and rice
2. pasta and beans
3. whole wheat bread and peanut butter
4. bean soup and crackers
what are the long term affects of the atkins diet
non known yet
What do proteins contain?
They contains the elements of carbon , hydrogen , oxygen , nitrogen , and usually phosphorus and sulfur.
What are amino acids classified as?
They are classified as essential and nonessential.
how many amino acids need to be in your diet
9 of the 20 amino acids need to be obtained from your diet
whats an example of an all protein diet
An example of an all-protein diet is the Atkins diet!
what does dr atkins suggest
health problems such as type 2 diabetes
Proteins are among the most diverse and essential organic compounds found in?
Living organisms
What number of range can amino acids in any given protein molecule have.?
name 1 of 20 amino acids
Valine Tyrosine Serine
Leucine Tryptophan Alanine
Arginine Methionine Threonine
Glutamine Lysine Histidine
Isoleucine Asparagine Aspartate
Phenylalanine Glycine Glutamate
Proline Cysteine
Valine Tyrosine Serine
Leucine Tryptophan Alanine
Arginine Methionine Threonine
Glutamine Lysine Histidine
Isoleucine Asparagine Aspartate
Phenylalanine Glycine Glutamate
Proline Cysteine
What are the benefits to the Atkins diet?
There are many short term benefits:
Rapid weight loss
Healthier heart since you are eating good fats.
why are animal products considered a great source of protein
contain all essential amino acids
plant proteins