Herzing SC186 2021 April Unit 6 Discussion Latest

SC186 Chemistry

Unit 6 Discussion

Proteins and Lipids

Instructions

Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.

Discuss the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of protein.

Choose a food protein item.

How does the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary levels of the protein change when the food is cooked?

How does the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary levels of the protein change when the food enters our body?

List two enzymes in our body that help breakdown protein. Explain how they work.

Proteins and Lipids

Instructions

In the response post, include the following:

Explain what would happen if one of the enzymes listed in your peer’s post was mutated.

How does a mutation in a protein affect primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary levels?

Identify an inhibitor for the enzyme. How does the inhibitor stop the enzyme from doing its job?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.