ü The protein was discovered by Müller and named by Brijilius.
ü Proteins are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus.
ü Proteins make 20 types of amino acids.
ü Amino acids are called structural and functional units of protein.
ü Protein is obtained from milk, egg, mass, lentils and algae.
ü The maximum amount of protein is obtained from algae and the highest amount (58%) from algae is also from spirulina.
ü An astronaut carries Chlorella algae into space. Because it contains rich protein.
ü Soyabean has the highest amount of protein (42-46%).
ü There are 3 types of proteins -
Simple Protein
ü Protein that is produced by 20 types of amino acids.
ü Our body hair and nails are made with absolutely pure keratin protein.
ü Muscle contains myosin protein.
ü Ocine protein is present in bones.
ü Mucin protein in saliva is small.
ü Milk contains casein protein.
ü Eggs contain albumin protein.
ü Both albumin and globumin proteins are present in plasma.
ü Prolactin protein is present in lentils.
Combined Proteins
ü Protein that is formed from 20 types of amino acids and prosthetic groups.
ü Phosphorus + Protein = Phospho-Protein
ü Lipid + protein = leukoprotein
ü Iron + protein = chromoprotein (hemoglobin is also chromoprotein)
Derived Proteins
ü Peptone and peptide are derived proteins.
ü Kwashiorkor and Mermaid diseases occur due to deficiency of protein. They are also called rickets.
ü In this disease, the bones become weak and the body becomes swollen.
ü The body gets 15% of its energy from protein.
ü Protein acts to repair the cells of our body.