What is a Protein? correct answers ∙ By definition, proteins are large, highly complex molecules
composed of one or more chains of amino acids.
What are proteins composed of? correct answers Proteins are composed of amino acids
∙ There are 20 common amino acids
∙ Amino acids can link using a peptide bond
∙ 2+ amino acids linked are referred to as a peptide
→ There are dipeptides, tripeptides, and polypeptides
∙ Large peptides are called polypeptides
∙ Polypeptides in proper shape are functional proteins
What are amino acids? correct answers An amino acid contains:
∙ A central carbon atom linked to:
→ A hydrogen
→ An amine group (NH₂)
→ A carboxylic acid group
→ A side-chain (dependent on the amino acid)
What should go in the purple box? correct answers a carboxylic acid
Which is the correct order from smallest to largest? correct answers amino acid → dipeptide →
tripeptide → polypeptide → protein
Building a protein in the body correct answers ∙ Once the amino acids are absorbed into the
blood stream, inside cells they can be reassembled to make proteins needed by the body
Forming a peptide bond correct answers look at pic in book
, A protein's shape depends on its amino acid sequence. correct answers True
8 Functions of Protein in the Body correct answers 1. Cell growth, repair, maintenance
2. Enzymes and hormones
3. Fluid and electrolyte balance
4. Maintain acid-base balance
5. Immunity
6. Energy source
7. Transport and storage of nutrients
8. Nerve function, blood clotting, wound healing
When _____ production is reduced because of protein deficiency, _______ can result from fluid
imbalance. correct answers albumin, edema
Marasmus correct answers ∙ Energy and protein deficiency
∙ What does it look like?
→ shrined belly, ribs are visible, malnutrition appearance
Kwashiorkor correct answers ∙ Protein deficiency alone
∙ Evil spirit that infects the first child when the second child is born
∙ What does it look like?
→ delayed growth, swollen belly, malnutrition
Read using a reputable source correct answers Apply the microscopic anatomy to the
physiological function as well as the gross anatomical changes with respect to important body
proteins