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Protein is composed of amino acids, which are in turn made up of mostly carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. A few amino acids also contain sulfur: both Cysteine and Methionine. Thus, proteins containing these amino acids would be made up of very small amounts of sulfur, in addition to the more common elements listed above. The five chemical elements of protein are, 1.) sulfur 2.) carbon 3.) hydrogen 4.) oxygen 5.) nitrogen.
A: When you hear that a food contains complete or incomplete proteins, this classification is referring to the kinds of amino acids in that food. Amino acids are the chemical compounds that make up proteins.Think of them like individual Christmas tree lightsâwhen you string them all together you get protein.: When you hear that a food contains complete or incomplete proteins, this classification is referring to the kinds of amino acids in that food. Amino acids are the chemical compounds that make up proteins.