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proteins
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large, complex molecules made up of amino acids and found as essential components of living...
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amino acids
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nitrogen-containing molecules that combine to form proteins
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essential amino acids
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amino acids not produced by the body that must be obtained from food
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non-essential amino acids
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amino acids that can be manufactured by the body in sufficient quantities and therefore do...
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transamination
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the process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another to manufacture a...
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peptide bonds
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unique types of chemical bonds in which the amine group of one amino acid binds to the acid...
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gene expression
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the process of using a gene to make a protein
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transcription
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the process through which mRNA copies genetic information from DNA in the nucleus
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translation
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the process that occurs when the genetic information carried by mRNA is translated into a chain...
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denaturation
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a change in the shape of a protein caused by heat, acids, bases, heavy metals, alcohol, or...
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limiting amino acid
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the essential amino acid that is missing or in the smallest supply in the amino acid pool and...
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incomplete proteins
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proteins that do not contain all the essential amino acids in sufficient amounts to support...
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complete proteins
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proteins that contain all nine essential amino acids. Proteins from animal sources are complete...
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mutual supplementation
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the process of combining two or more incomplete protein sources to make a complete protein
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complementary proteins
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2 or more foods together contain all nine essential amino acids necessary for a complete...
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