AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is protein an important part of a healthy diet?
A
It is needed to change glucose to energy.
B
It is needed to store nutrients.
C
It is needed to repair tissue.
D
It is needed to produce water.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins are the building blocks of life. Every cell in the human body contains protein. The basic structure of protein is a chain of amino acids. You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The muscle damage initiates a repair process in which certain hormones, along with the macronutrient protein, synthesize new satellite cells, which are used to repair the damaged muscle fibers. In other words, the role of protein is to help repair tissues damaged by exercise.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dietary protein is required to promote growth, repair damaged cells and tissue, synthesize hormones, and for a variety of metabolic activities.

Detailed explanation-4: -It helps repair and build your body’s tissues, allows metabolic reactions to take place and coordinates bodily functions. In addition to providing your body with a structural framework, proteins also maintain proper pH and fluid balance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Protein is a part of every cell in the body. It helps the body to build and repair cells and tissues. Protein is a major component of the skin, muscle, bone, organs, hair, and nails.

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