skibidi protein

What are the elements of protein?

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

What are 3 forms of protein?

polypeptide,peptide,amino acids(simplest form)

What are common food sources of protein?

lean meats,dairy products,nuts,eggs

What are the two types of protein?

essential and non-essential

Where does essential and non-essential proteins come from?

Essential comes from food source and non-essential comes from amino acids

What is the function of protein?

It is the 3rd source of energy,grows and repairs cell tissue and makes enzymes

What is an soluble protein?

They are used in enzymatic and transport in the body such as Haemeglobins(Transport oxygen in blood)

What is an insoluble protein?

They are used to provide structural support to things such as (keratin in hair and skin.)

What happens if you lack protein?

You will get kwashiorkor,low muscle mass and swollen parts of body.

What if you eat excess protein?

you will become obese,bad breath/body odour

What is the test used for protein?

Biuret test

What is the color of biuret test?

Negative pale blue to Positive Violet red