Proteins

FUNCTIONS

Types

Structure

Sources

Essential amino acids

non-essential amino acids

Providing energy

our body cannot synthesise/create these and must be included in the die

Growth and repair of cells

Beef: includes all essential amino acids

Creating enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters and antibodies

Providing structure for organs, bones and ligaments in the form of collagen, keratin and elastin

can be synthesised/create by our bodies

Boosting the immune system

Wheat: includes eight of the amino acids

Balancing pH na dwater

Legumes: Eight amino acids

PROTEIN FRAGMENTS: shorter chains of amino acids are called peptides. They form when protein is digested, but the body also makes them for many purpose

plant and animal

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PROTEIN: giant complex molecules made of many amino acids connected in a chain, which often folds into a compact shape

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PROTEIN COMPONENTS: amino acids are small molecules made mainly of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen. There are 20 types in the human body

ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS: our body cannot synthesis.create these. Must include in our diet

NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS: these can be synthesised/created by our bodies.