Question

Why are proteins necessary in our food?Name one protein defeiciency disease of young children.

Concise Biology Class IX By H.S. Vishnoi CHAPTER 12-NUTRITION

Answer 1

Proteins make up about 15% of the mass of the average person. Protein molecules are essential to us in an enormous variety of different ways. Much of the fabric of our body is constructed from protein molecules. Muscle, cartilage, ligaments, skin and hair - these are all mainly protein materials


Marasmus is a disease caused by a severe deficiency of protein and calories that affect infants and very young children, often resulting in weight loss and dehydration.