10 Questions
What elements are present in the molecular structure of proteins?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
Which macronutrient does not contain nitrogen in its molecular structure?
Fats
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
Which macronutrient is an energy-yielding nutrient?
Protein
How many types of elements are present in proteins?
4
What is the term used for amino acids that must be obtained from the foods you eat?
Essential amino acids
If a body is unable to create a nonessential amino acid, what does it become?
Conditionally essential amino acid
How many amino acids can the body make on its own?
11
What happens to an amino acid that is considered conditionally essential?
It becomes essential for certain individuals
Which type of amino acids can your body not produce and must be obtained from your diet?
Essential amino acids
Learn about the energy-yielding macronutrient protein, composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Discover how amino acids serve as the building blocks for thousands of different types of proteins.
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