protein
/ˈprəʊtiːn/noun
उच्चारण प्रोटीन
प्रोटीन
Basic word
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a natural substance found in meat, eggs, fish, some vegetables, that is an important part of what humans and animals eat; it helps the body to grow and to stay strong and healthy
प्रोटीन
- Pulses are rich in protein.
- Eggs and lentils are good sources of protein.
- Growing children need enough protein in their diet.
+ 1 more example
- The body uses protein to build muscles.
Synonyms nutrient amino acids
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
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pro·tein
§Grammar and usage
Keep the nutrient groups: carbohydrates (energy), proteins (growth), fats (stored energy), vitamins and minerals (protection).
पोषक समूह याद रखिए: carbohydrates (ऊर्जा), proteins (वृद्धि), fats (संचित ऊर्जा), vitamins और minerals (सुरक्षा)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Science GK, asked often: proteins are made of amino acids; they build and repair body tissues, and are called 'body-building foods'; good sources include pulses (dal), milk, eggs, fish, meat, soya bean and nuts; lack of protein causes kwashiorkor (in children); enzymes, antibodies, haemoglobin and many hormones are proteins; soya bean has the highest protein content among plant foods.
विज्ञान GK में अक्सर पूछा जाता है: proteins amino acids से बने होते हैं; ये शरीर के ऊतक बनाते और सुधारते हैं, और 'शरीर-निर्माणकारी भोजन' कहलाते हैं; अच्छे स्रोतों में दालें, दूध, अंडे, मछली, मांस, सोयाबीन और मेवे शामिल हैं; प्रोटीन की कमी से kwashiorkor होता है (बच्चों में); enzymes, antibodies, haemoglobin और अनेक hormones proteins हैं; पादप खाद्यों में सोयाबीन में सबसे अधिक प्रोटीन होता है।