Protein

Prepared by S' Deljan

• We often see bodybuilders and physical
trainer drinking whey protein along with
milk to build-up metabolism and strength.
When it comes to our body, our hair and
nails are mostly made of proteins. Basically,
proteins are the fundamental building
blocks of our body.
• are large and complex
macromolecules or bio-
molecules which
perform a major role in
the functioning and
regulating of our body
cells, tissues and other
organs in the human
body.
• They are also used in providing
strength to our body in producing
hormones, enzymes, and other
metabolic chemicals. They are
also involved in functioning and
regulating of our body cells,
tissues and organs.
Proteins

• are composed of amino acids,

arranged into different groups.
These fundamental amino acids
sequences are specific and its
arrangements are controlled by
the DNA. Since our body cannot
synthesize these essential amino
acids by its own, we should have
plenty of protein foods in our
everyday diet to keep our body
metabolisms stable.
1. Primary
Structure
• It is a specific
sequence of amino
acids. The order of
amino acids bonded
together is detected
by information
stored in genes.
2. Secondary Structure

• It is a three-dimensional
form of a local segment of
proteins. They are formed
by hydrogen bonds between
the atoms along the
backbone of the polypeptide
chain.
• Can be broken down by
temperature or change in
pH
3. Tertiary
Structure
• Itis determined by
R-groups. It is a
three-dimensional
shape of a protein.
Many numbers of
tertiary structure
fold to form
Quaternary
Structure.
4. Quaternary
Structure
• It is the
arrangement of
multiple folded
protein subunits in a
multi-subunit
complex.
2 Types of Proteins
• Some amino acids can be
made by your body –
there are 11 of these and
they’re known as non-
essential amino acids.
There are nine amino
acids that your body
cannot make, and they are
known as essential amino
acids. You need to include
enough of these in your
diet so that your body can
function.