protein
Amino acid chain
Protein is one of the three main nutrients in food, along with carbohydrates and fat.
Proteins are large molecules made of amino acids, essential for building and repairing tissue.
Eggs are a good source of protein.
In nutrition talk, protein often means high-protein foods generally: I need to eat more protein.
Athletes and dieters track their protein intake closely.
Motor protein enabling contraction
- actinCellular contractile protein
- contractionReduction in size
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
strength · bodybuilding · collagen · elastin · troponin · creatine · recovery · anabolic
Signal-receiving molecule
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- keratinStructural hair protein
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
albumin · globulin · ferritin · tubulin · membrane · transport · signaling · channel
Animal tissue for food
- fishGilled aquatic vertebrate
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
dairy · nuts · seeds · beans · lentils · chickpeas · tempeh · edamame
Basic amino acid
- arginineProtein-building amino compound
- asparagineAmide-bearing amino acid
- asparticAn amino acid type
- cysteineThiol-containing amino acid
glutamine · glycine · histidine · isoleucine · leucine · lysine · methionine · phenylalanine
Protein synthesis site
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
- translationConverting between languages
- mRNAGene's working copy
- tRNAAmino acid transporter molecule
codon · gene · expression · folding · polypeptide · amino acid · elongation · initiation
Agent enabling change
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- active siteEnzyme region binding substrates
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
amylase · protease · kinase · phosphatase · polymerase · nuclease · hydrolase · transferase
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
- tertiaryOf third importance
- quaternaryFourth-order or four-bonded
- foldBend onto itself
- domainArea of control
motif · conformation · backbone · hydrophobic · polar · dimer · trimer · subunit
myosin
Motor protein enabling contraction
- actinCellular contractile protein
- contractionReduction in size
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
hypertrophy · strength · bodybuilding · collagen · elastin · troponin · creatine · recovery · anabolic · whey
receptor
Signal-receiving molecule
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- keratinStructural hair protein
insulin · albumin · globulin · ferritin · tubulin · membrane · transport · signaling · channel · carrier
meat
Animal tissue for food
legumes · dairy · nuts · seeds · beans · lentils · chickpeas · tempeh · edamame · quinoa
alanine
Basic amino acid
- arginineProtein-building amino compound
- asparagineAmide-bearing amino acid
- asparticAn amino acid type
cysteine · glutamine · glycine · histidine · isoleucine · leucine · lysine · methionine · phenylalanine · proline
ribosome
Protein synthesis site
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
- translationConverting between languages
- mRNAGene's working copy
tRNA · codon · gene · expression · folding · polypeptide · amino acid · elongation · initiation · termination
catalyst
Agent enabling change
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- active siteEnzyme region binding substrates
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
lipase · amylase · protease · kinase · phosphatase · polymerase · nuclease · hydrolase · transferase · ligase
helix
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
- tertiaryOf third importance
- quaternaryFourth-order or four-bonded
- foldBend onto itself
domain · motif · conformation · backbone · hydrophobic · polar · dimer · trimer · subunit · coiled-coil
- biologycells, DNA, cell, biology, gene
- foodmeat, fish, meats, burger, casserole
- food termscarbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste, fiber
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- child nutritionbaby food, balanced diet, balanced meals, breakfast, calcium
- nutrientsvitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin, fat
proteincarbohydrate
Sugar or starch compound
fat · lipid · carbs · dietary fat · sugar
proteinnucleic acid
Nucleotide chain carrying heredity
DNA · RNA · lipid · carbohydrate · polysaccharide
- protein shakeBlended supplement drink
- protein barsNutrient-dense portable snacks
- protein powderConcentrated amino acid supplement
- lean proteinLow-fat amino acid source
- plant-based proteinNutrients from flora sources
- high-protein dietFood regimen rich in amino acids