Protein
•Proteins are complex polymers of amino acids. There are 22 amino acids in nature. While most proteins contain all 22 amino acids, they differ in chain length and amino acid sequence, as well inter- and intrachain bonds.
•Amino acids are organic molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. The basic structure of amino acids involves a α-carbon atom linked to an amino (-NH2) group, a carboxylic group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a side group (denoted by R).
Animal proteins have all essential amino acids.
Soy is a complete protein.
Beans have protein, but not enough methionine (so can’t really count as a complete protein).
Classmate mentioned quinoa being a complete protein (it is a complete protein, according to Harvard)
•Protein complementation—mixing multiple sources of plant proteins to consume all essential amino acids—is recommended for individuals who solely depend on plants as their dietary source of protein.
If you have a burn, you cannot synthesize the non-essential amino acids. Part of why burn patients require protein to heal! Enzymes the body uses are made of proteins.
Egg white is the part of the egg containing protein. A protein called avidin in the egg yolk binds biotin, thus cooking the egg releases the avidin. Eating raw eggs doesn’t give you biotin.
