LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

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: -Protein is an important part of a healthy diet. Proteins are made up of chemical ‘building blocks’ called amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes. They can also be used as an energy source.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your body needs protein to help build and repair muscle, skin, and other body tissues. Protein also helps fight infection, balance body fluids, and carry oxygen through your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The protein that we take in breaks down into amino acids, which are building blocks of protein. These amino acids are then used to build new proteins required by the cells or tissues and it helps in the growth and repair of the tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Protein is a body building nutrient. Proteins are important to generate new cells and to replace old and worn out cells. Hence, they play a role in growth of the body.

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