NSC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Transfer Rna, Protein Structure, Collagen
8 Jun 2016
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Pop quiz: proteins are made up of amino acids. - true, excess dietary protein is stored by the body as fat. True: all things in excess are stored as fat, proteins provide structural support in your body. True: most enzymes in your body are proteins- false, they have a protein component, but they are not proteins, your body can use protein as an energy source. Dna has instructions for building cells: each strand of dna holds the information or code to create specific proteins. Function of proteins: to make, maintain, and repair cells: build structures, produce enzymes, lubricants, clotting compounds, transport substances, make antibodies, make certain hormones, maintain proper fluid and acid-base balance, provide energy. Amino acids and proteins: amino acid. Side group or r group is what sets them apart: need to know: nine essential amino acids (not their names) and eleven nonessential amino acids (not their names)
