1. Brno University of Technology Martin Babka Materials science and technology

2. PROTEINS

3. Are polymers of monomers, amino acids Biochemists call the link beetwen the amino group of an amino acid and carbonyl group of another one a PEPTIDE BOND

5. If a peptide bond is formed, water is released In a reverse reaction, the peptide bond can hence be cleaved by water (hydrolysis)

7. Proteins are vital to any living organism They are important constituens of tissues and cells of our body

9. They form an important component of muscle and other tissues and vital body fluids like blood

10. Proteins in the form of enzymes and hormones are concerned with a wide range of vital metabolic processes in the body They supply body- building material

11. As antibodies, they help in defending the body against infection Thus they are vital to living process and carry out a wide range of funcions essential for sustenance of life

12. Resourses of PROTEINS: lean meat dairy products food supplements…