NUTR SCI 132 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: High-Protein Diet, Pete Anderson, Complete Protein
19 Nov 2017
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Made out of a subunit called amino acids. Amino acids are made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sometimes sulfur. Protein has hundreds to thousands of amino acids together. Sequences of amino acids are carried in the dna. When combined with other amino acids it becomes a very complex coil (spring like shape) Coils attach to each other to form a complex coils (ball shape) Small intestine contains protease to break down protein. Break down into a single amino acids or shorter peptides for absorptions. Three amino acids are neurotransmitter or a precursor. Proteins allow for more control over this. Foreign proteins are antigens which are attacked by antibodies (the body"s protein) If you have a protein deficiency your immune response will be lower. Gluconeogensis: synthesis of glucose from certain amino acids. Resort when blood sugar falls low and liver glycogen is all gone. An adult needs . 80 kilograms per calorie a day.
