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Use the links to answer to the following questions.
You should read through all the questions BEFORE you begin so as you are reading about proteins, you know what information to pay particular attention to.
1a. Are proteins a macronutrient?
1b. Review: What are the requirements used to classify a molecule as a macronutrient?
2a. List the elements that compose proteins.
2b. Are proteins organic?
2c. Identify the monomer "building block" of proteins.
2d. Describe the basic structure all amino acids share.
3a. What special type of bond forms between the monomers of proteins? In other words, what kinds of bonds hold proteins together?
3b. Describe this type of bond.
4a. Amino acids are classified as either essential or nonessential. Compare the two classifications.
4b. What is the number of amino acids the human body can produce?
5. Compare complete and incomplete proteins. Include the concepts of essential and nonessential in your comparison.
6a. What is another name for proteins (the generic name for the protein polymer)?
6b. Explain why 6a makes sense in regards to #3a.
7. List 5 general functions of proteins.
8. What are some food sources of proteins?