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-ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT
-long chains of subunits; structure and function are determined by their amino acid sequence (encoded in DNA->transcribed to RNA->translated into protein) |
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| Structure of an Amino Acid |
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Amino group: nitrogen
Carbon skeleton: r-group (side chain) |
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| Essential amino acids (EAA) |
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-source of nitrogen or energy
-must be in diet for optimal protein |
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| Non-essential amino acids (NEAA) |
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| -source of nitrogen or energy |
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Structural
Growth
Maintenance and repair of body tissues
Energy
Regulation of metabolism
Hormone Production
Blood proteins
Enzymes
Immune Function |
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