HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

BASIC CONCEPTS IN NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is referred to as the building blocks of protein?
A
Citric Acid
B
Amino Acid
C
Muriatic Acid
D
Nitric Acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The building blocks of proteins are amino acids, which are small organic molecules that consist of an alpha (central) carbon atom linked to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable component called a side chain (see below).

Detailed explanation-2: -Proteins are the building block of our body and are formed by the chain of amino acid sequences. The chains of amino acids are called polypeptides. Two or more polypeptide chains fold together to form a protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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