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ProteinProteins are organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and
nitrogen.
It may contain sulphur and phosphorous also.
Amino acid is the simplest unit of protein.
The quality of protein depends upon the amino acids they contain. There are
about 20 amino acids which are essential for human growth and development.
Human body cannot synthesize these amino acids. There fore, these amino
acids must be present in the proteins we eat.
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Proteins are the most body building –materials.
They are essential for growth, repair and
replacement of injured parts.
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Structure of protein
•A protein exhibits four levels of structural organization:
1.Primary Structure of Proteins: To define, primary structure of a
protein is the sequence of amino acids that are linked by covalent
peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain. It is the description of
basic structure of a protein.
2.secondary Structure of Proteins: It is the repeated twisting and
folding of neighboring amino acids in the polypeptide chain The
secondary structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds which form at
regular intervals along the polypeptide backbone.
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3.TertiaryStructure of Proteins: The tertiary structure of a
protein refers to its three-dimensional shape of a polypeptide
chain. Each protein has a unique tertiary structure that
determines how it will function.
4.Quaternary Structure of Proteins: When a protein
contains more than one polypeptide chain, the arrangement of
individual polypeptide chains relative to one another is
Quaternary structure.
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Diagram of Protein structure
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Sources of protein Good Sources Fair sources Poor sources
peas (200 g) 16.0g Brown rice (200g ) 4.4g 1 Carrot 0.4g
soya beans( 225 g) 11.5g Broccoli (100g ) 3.1g 1 Apple 0.3g
Cow's milk ½ pint 9.2g Porridge [water] (160g ) 2.4g Cream, double (20g ) 0.3g
Meat and fish 15-26 g -
Egg, boiled 7.5g Potatoes (200g ) 2.8g
Peanuts (30g ) 7.3g
Bread, (2 slices) 7.0g
Hard cheese (30g ) 6.8g
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Functions of ProteinSome of the functions of proteins are given below.
1.Many proteins act as catalysts, thus enhancing the rate of
chemical reactions to such extents as needed by the living cells.
2.The fibrous proteins serve as components of the tissue holding
the skeletal elements together.
3.Proteins are essential components of cytoplasm and therefore,
very essential for growth.
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4.Proteins are essential for the repair of worn-out tissues.
5.In case of deficiency of carbohydrates and fats, proteins are
utilized for energy.
6.The muscles of body are formed from the proteins.
7. Protein acts as enzymes, co-enzymes and hormone and
control various body activities.
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Protein Deficiency
Causes:
1.When the diet contains sufficient energy but not enough
protein.
2.Lack of sufficient energy in the diet.
In this situation the body’s own protein is used
as a source of energy.
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Deficiency diseases
I.Kwashiorkor
In both types of protein deficiency kwashiorkor develops.
It is a disease of the child removed from the breast by the birth
of the next one, switching the child from a milk diet to a
starchy diet.
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Signs and symptoms:
1.Pot belly(swollen stomach)
2.Thin legs
3.Ugly patches on skin
4.Mental retardation
5.Slow physical growth.
6.Reduced resistance to infection
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II. Marasmus
• Due to a lack of energy in diet
Symptoms
1. Loose folds of skin
2. Very thin arms and legs
3. Slow growth of body
4. Child becomes lethargic
5. Very under weight.
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Sources
•Retrieved on 6th of September, 2010 from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_(nutrient)
•Retrieved on 6th of September, 2010 from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MarasmusNot to be confused
with Marasmius.
•Taylor,D.J., Green,N.P.O.,&Stout,G.W.(1997). Biological
science 1&2.United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.