Protein

Identify the function of protein

• Proteins are only involved in energy storage
• Proteins have no role in the immune system
• Proteins perform various functions such as building and repairing tissues, acting as enzymes, serving as hormones, and playing a role in the immune system.
• Proteins do not participate in tissue repair

Can protein be used as an energy source?

• yes

• No

What type of chains is protein made of

• Carbohydrates
• Nucleotides
• Amino acids
• Lipids

There are two categories of amino acids, what are they?

How many essential amino acids are there?

• 5
• 12
• 3
• 9

Define the term essential amino acids

• Amino acids that are harmful to the body
• Amino acids found only in plants
• Amino acids that are not necessary for health
• Amino acids that must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot produce them.

How many non essential amino acids are there?

• 11
• 8
• 15
• 20

Define the term non-essential amino acids

• Amino acids that are essential for survival
• Amino acids that are only found in plants
• Amino acids that are harmful to the body
• Amino acids that the body can synthesize (produce) on its own

What is a high biological value protein

• A high biological value protein lacks essential amino acids
• A high biological value protein contains all essential amino acids.

• A high biological value protein is only suitable for animals
• A high biological value protein is not easily digestible

identify a protein that has a high biological value

• peas

• beans

• nuts

• red meat