Protein is a macronutrient that is composed of a sequence of amino acids that the body must attain in order to perform its daily functions. Essentially, protein is the most important class of macronutrient (among carbohydrates, fats and itself), since the body needs it for formation of all structural components, including muscle skin and organs. Also often overlooked is its importance in formation of haemoglobin in blood, antibodies, and many important enzymes and hormones.
The way protein makes all these cellular components is directly related to the amino acids contained within it. Amino acids are the subunits, that when combined …