HUMNNTR 2210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Portal Vein, Protein Quality, Sickle-Cell Disease

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Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, contain a very usable form of nitrogen for humans. Of the 20 common types of amino acids found in food, nine must be consumed in food (essential) and the rest can be synthesized by the body (nonessential) Individual amino acids are bonded together to form proteins. The sequential order of amino acids determines the protein"s ultimate shape and function. The order is directed by dna in the cell nucleus. Diseases such as sickle cell anemia can occur if the amino acids are incorrect on a polypeptide chain. When the three-dimensional shape of a protein is unfolded, the protein loses its biological activity. Almost all animal products are nutrient-dense sources of protein. The high quality of these proteins means that they can be easily converted into body proteins. Rich plant sources of proteins, such as beans are also available.

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