proteins

• Proteins:

  • Made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
  • Found in various food sources
  • Made up of amino acids
• Functions of proteins:

  • Synthesis of new cytoplasm for muscle growth and cell repair
  • Synthesis of enzymes
  • Synthesis of antibodies
  • Formation of haemoglobin and collagen
  • Sensitivity to extreme environmental conditions
• A protein is also sensitive to extreme environmental conditions, such as extreme acidity and alkalinity, high temperatures.
• When a protein loses its 3D shape, its function is also lost and the protein in this state is said “denatured”.
• Proteins lose its 3D shape and function when denatured.

  Extreme environments conditions such as pH (both acid & alkaline) and high temperatures make the protein denatured.