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| building blocks of proteins. we use 20 amino acids, 9 of which are essential. |
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normally nonessential; only needed in the diet if there are special circumstances (e.g., disease) prohibiting the body from making the amino acid itself. |
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bond connecting amino acids to create a protein. |
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globular protein of the red blood cells that carries oxygen from lungs to cells throughout the body. |
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change in the protein's shape via heat, acid, agitation, etc. causing loss of function. |
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| enzymes that hydrolyze protein |
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| process of mRNA being created from DNA |
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process of mRNA directing the sequence of amino acids to create a protein. |
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| crescent-shaped red blood cells that interfere with oxygen transport and blood flow. |
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| process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein. |
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| reaction that release energy |
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| reactions that consume energy |
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| inflammation of body tissue by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces |
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| above normal acidity in blood and bodily fluids |
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| above normal alkalinity in the blood and body fluids |
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| compounds that keep pH balanced |
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| substance that triggers the production of antibodies (e.g., viruses) |
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| large proteins produced by immune system that combine with and inactivate antigens to protect body. |
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| the degradation and synthesis of protein |
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| supply of amino acids available for use by the body. |
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| amount of nitrogen consumed relative to the amount of nitrogen excreted in a period of time. |
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| removal of the amino group from a compound such as an amino acid. |
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based on how many essential amino acids a food provides. |
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| measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake. |
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| essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body. |
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| 2+ dietary proteins combined to complement each other relative to what amino acids they provide (e.g. rice and beans create a balanced array of amino acids). |
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| Protein-Energy Malnutrition. deficiency of protein and/or energy. |
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| chronic PEM that results from severe deprivation. |
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| acute PEM caused by recent sever food restriction. |
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| infection of the digestive tract that causes diarrhea. |
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