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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

18. Amino Acids and Proteins

Primary Protein Structure

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18. Amino Acids and Proteins

Primary Protein Structure

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Problem 64c

Textbook Question

Seeds and vegetables are often deficient in one or more essential amino acids. Using the table in problem 16.63, state whether each combination provides all of the essential amino acids.

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c. oatmeal and lima beans

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Identify the essential amino acids that are deficient in oatmeal and lima beans individually. Use the table provided in problem 16.63 to determine this information.

Recall that a complete protein source contains all nine essential amino acids in sufficient quantities. Essential amino acids include histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.

Check whether the amino acids deficient in oatmeal are present in lima beans and vice versa. This will help determine if the combination of oatmeal and lima beans provides all essential amino acids.

If the combination of oatmeal and lima beans compensates for each other's deficiencies, then together they form a complete protein source. Otherwise, they do not.

Conclude whether oatmeal and lima beans together provide all essential amino acids based on the analysis of their amino acid profiles.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Essential Amino Acids

Essential amino acids are the amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet. There are nine essential amino acids, including leucine, isoleucine, and lysine, which are crucial for protein synthesis, tissue repair, and nutrient absorption. Understanding which foods contain these amino acids is vital for evaluating dietary combinations.

Complementary Proteins

Complementary proteins refer to two or more protein sources that, when combined, provide all the essential amino acids that one source may lack. For example, grains and legumes often complement each other, as grains are typically low in lysine while legumes are rich in it. This concept is important for assessing whether a combination of foods, like oatmeal and lima beans, meets the body's amino acid requirements.

Protein Quality

Protein quality is a measure of how well a protein source provides the essential amino acids needed by the body. It is often assessed using the Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS), which evaluates both the amino acid profile and digestibility. High-quality proteins, such as those from animal sources, typically contain all essential amino acids in adequate amounts, while plant-based proteins may require careful combination to achieve similar quality.

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