Protein

Protein

1. Growth

2. Repair

3. Heat + Energy

4. Hormones, enzymes, antibodies

5. C, H, O, N*

6. Made up of amino acids

7. Essential amino acids: Valine, Lysine

8. HBV Protein

   • Eggs, milk, meat, fish, soya beans*.

9. LBV Protein

   • Wheat, pasta, rice, gelatine*.

10. DENATURATION

    • Change in shape/nature of protein.
    • Protein chain unfolds.
    • Caused by: HEAT, CHEMICALS, WHISKING
    • IRREVERSIBLE

11. Peptide Link

    • C
      • H
      • R
      • N
        • H
        • H
      • COOH
        • OH ^ joins with H > to form H2O
    • C
      • H
      • COOH
      • N
        • H
        • H
      • R

12. Properties of Protein

    • Solubility
    • Elasticity
    • Dry + moist heat
    • Denaturation
    • Foam formation
    • Gel formation