HUN 2201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Peanut Butter, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Pyridoxine
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Nutrients essential to key body functions. Coenzyme - molecule that combines with an enzyme to activate it and help it do its job. Not enough of the protein intrinsic factor . Produced in low amounts by gi flora. Because of its role in metabolism and transportation. Acetylcholine - neurotransmitter that is involved in many functions, including muscle movement and memory storage. Also plays a part in parts of cell synthesis and structure. Component of b vitamins thiamin and biotin. Compounds that protect our cells from the damage caused by. Atoms that are highly unstable due to an unpaired electron. To be made (due to oxidation or reduction ). Free radicals will steal electrons from other stable atoms, causing a chain reaction . Free radical in lipid heads lets water in past the sealed cell membrane. Also damages low density lipoproteins (ldls), cell proteins, dna. Causes cell transport to suffer, alters cell function, and faulty protein synthesis.
