Proteins and Amino Acids

Amino acids that the body cannot produce and must be obtained from diet.

• Essential Amino Acids

• Non-Essential Amino Acids

Necessary for the production of proteins, enzymes, and other important biomolecules.

• Essential Amino Acids

• Non-Essential Amino Acids

The body can produce these amino acids naturally.

• Essential Amino Acids

• Non-Essential Amino Acids

Can be obtained through the body's own production.

• Essential Amino Acids

• Non-Essential Amino Acids

Amino Acids are composed of?

What are the three protein structures?

The primary structure of a protein is the...

Amino acids are linked by ______________ to form the _______________________.

It determines the higher-level folding of the protein.

• Primary Structure

• Secondary Structure

• Tertiary Structure

Folding patterns includes ______________ and _________________.