diff --git a/education/nutrition/Proteins.md b/education/nutrition/Proteins.md index 37e10bc..9da2871 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Proteins.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Proteins.md @@ -67,4 +67,10 @@ A specific order of amino acids is needed to formulate a protein. Summary: - Transcription: DNA unwinds, gene gets copied forming mRNA, happens in the nucleus - DNA -> mRNA -- Translation: mRNA give info to ribosomes and they "read" mRNA. trNA gets an \ No newline at end of file +- Translation: mRNA give info to ribosomes and they "read" mRNA. trNA gets each amino acid and brings it to the ribosome to be attached to the peptide chain. Happens in **cytoplasm**. + - mRNA -> ribosomes, ribosomes read mRNA -> tRNA grabs the amino acid needed -> ribosomes create peptide chain + +# Protein Structure +- The shape of protein is important because it influences the compound's function +- Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia. +- **Denaturation** alters a protein's natural shape and function by exposing it to conditions such as heat, acids, and physical agitation. This change is permanent. \ No newline at end of file