July 2024
Intermediate to advanced
280 pages
12h 52m
English
Proteins are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.
There are four types of protein structures based on the complexity level. They are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
Proteins are mainly used in the fields of food and feed. They are also applied in some technical areas such as pharmaceutical pills and adhesives.
Proteins are essential to the human body. They help repair and build the body’s tissues, allow metabolic reactions to take place, and coordinate bodily functions. In addition to providing the body with a structural framework, proteins also maintain proper pH and fluid balance. Furthermore, ...
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