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FS 410 proteins
info on proteins
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 3
11/03/2010

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Term
Functions of proteins
Definition

Nutritional, Structural, Contractile, Storage,

Protection, Enzymes, Transport

Term
limiting amino acid
Definition
an essential AA whose concentration in a protein is below the levels of a reference point
Term
Biological value
Definition
proportion of absorbed protein that is retained in the body for maintenance/growth
Term
Digestibility
Definition
proportion of food protein that is absorbed
Term
Net protein utilization
Definition

proportion of protein intake that is retained

(BV x D = NPU)

Term
protein efficiency ratio
Definition
gain in body weight divided by weight of protein consumed
Term
chemical score
Definition
limiting AA divided by content in egg protein times 100
Term
When reference daily intake (RDI) is used instead of daily reference value (DRV)
Definition
with pregnant women, children, etc
Term
Factors that influence digestibility of proteins
Definition
protein conformation, antinutritional factors, binding of proteins with other components, processing
Term
Proteins are polymers of what?
Definition
amino acids
Term
imino acid
Definition
molecule that contains C double bond to NH and COOH
Term
essential amino acids
Definition
those that can't be synthesized by the body (essential that they are consumed)
Term

Amino acids are not aliphatic

(T or F)

Definition
False, they are aliphatic
Term
Does solubility increase or decrease as side chain decreases?
Definition
Increase!
Term

All proteins contain some aromatic AA

 

(T or F)

Definition
True
Term
Basic amino acids
Definition

carry a net positive charge at neutral pH

 

lysine, arginine, histidine

Term
Aliphatic amino acids
Definition

glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline

 

get more hydrophobic as you go along

Term
Aromatic Amino acids
Definition
phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan
Term
Acidic Amino acids
Definition

Carry a net negative charge at neutral pH

 

Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid

Term
Amide amino acids
Definition
asparagine, glutamine
Term
Hydroxy amino acids
Definition
Serine, and threonine
Term
Sulfur amino acids
Definition
Cysteine, methionine
Term
Positive ∆G means...
Definition
hydrophobic
Term
Hydrophobic interactions are (Exothermic or Endothermic)
Definition

Endothermic

 

at higher temps the bond is stronger

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