Proteins and Amino Acids

Proteins

Nutrients used to
build and repair body
parts
Make up bones,
muscle and skin
Found in meat, eggs,
fish, nuts and beans

Protein
A

protein is a large molecule formed by

linked smaller molecules called Amino
Acids

Amino Acids
Building

block of proteins
Contain an Amino Group (has N)

20 Essential Amino Acids

Protein Structure

What do Proteins do?

Some

are enzymes they help chemical

reactions happen

Enzymes are important for

digestion

Where else are proteins found?

Also

found in hair, nails, skin, ligaments,

tendons, muscles- really in all of your
cells

And.
Some

are antibodies which help fight

disease