Protein

0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people
call kaiCall Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/11

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Last updated 2:52 AM on 4/30/26
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced
Call with Kai

No analytics yet

Send a link to your students to track their progress

12 Terms

1
New cards

Complete proteins

9 of essential AA

2
New cards

R group

Determines the AA properties, differentiates them

3
New cards

Functions of PRO

Transporters, antibodies, fluid balance, acid-base balance, structure and movement

4
New cards

PRO RDA

0.8

5
New cards

Transcription

DNA > mRNA. Copy a gene from dna to mRNA

6
New cards

Translation

mRNA > Protein. Translates mRNA instructions into protein

7
New cards

Ribosomes

Where protein is made

8
New cards

Denaturation

Loses shape and can no longer “do its job”

9
New cards

Deamination

Removing Nitrogen so it can be used for energy or converted to CHO or fats

10
New cards

Pro Turnover

The continuous process of your body breaking down old proteins and making new ones

11
New cards

Heme Iron VS non-heme iron

Heme: Animal and easily absorbed

Non-heme: Plant and less easily absorbed

12
New cards

Phytochemicals

Plant compounds with health benefits