CH6-Protein

What happens when protein levels in the blood are too low?

• Electrolyte levels increase, preventing fluid loss.

• Fluids fail to return to blood vessels, causing swelling (edema).

• The body produces extra proteins to compensate.

• Blood pressure increases to push fluids back into circulation.

The body has many types of proteins, estimated to be 1–2 million different proteins. How do we get that many proteins from 20 amino acids?

• Genes can code for 20 amino acids to be combined in different ways through transcription and translation.

• Amino acids can spontaneously combine to form any number of proteins when needed by the cell.

• All 20 amino acids are modified through denaturation in order to form different functional proteins.

• Through transamination we combine amino acids by peptide bonds to form proteins in cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What occurs when a protein is exposed to heat, acids, bases, heavy metals, or alcohol ?

• Transamination

• Deamination

• Protein turnover

• Denaturation

Which statement about antibodies and is TRUE?

• A.Antibodies are fats that help with digestion.

• B.Each antibody can attack any foreign invader.

• C.Low protein intake can weaken immune response.

• D.Eating extra protein significantly boosts immunity.

Which type of vegetarian diet is most restrictive in consuming animal products?

• Vegan vegetarian

• Lacto-vegetarian

• Ovo-vegetarian

• Pescovegetarian