The different forms in which proteins digestion are taken in diet are as follows: 1. Gastric Juice 2. Pancreatic Juice 3. Succus Entericus 4. Nucleoprotein 5. Caseinogen (Milk) 6. Collagen and Gelatin 7. Mucin. 1. Digestion in the Gastric Juice: Pepsin is the proteolytic enzyme of gastric juice. It acts with the help of HCI and converts all digestible proteins [...]
In this article we will discuss about the fate and functions of nitrogenous and non-nitrogenous parts of amino acid molecule. 1. Fate and Functions of the Nitrogenous Part: The nitrogenous part, viz., ammonia, undergoes the following fate: i. Formation of Urea: Most of the ammonia, under normal conditions, is converted into urea. [Because about 80% of total urinary nitrogen is [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Features of Protein Metabolism 2. Role of Endocrines in Protein Metabolism 3. Role of Vitamins. Features of Protein Metabolism: Proteins are essential constituents of all living cells. Metabolism of protein shows a number of special features. For instance: i. The power of protein synthesis of the human body is very limited. ii. [...]