Exam 6: Proteins and Amino Acids

The biggest risk for vegetarians is not consuming enough

A high- protein diet has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.

Proteins can be denatured or rendered inactive by which of the following factors?

An amino acid that can be synthesized in the body is considered to be

Once DNA leaves the nucleus, mRNA copies of it are made and brought to a ribosome.

Explain why severe edema is a common sign in kwashiorkor.

Some nonessential amino acids can become conditionally essential if the body cannot make them because of bouts of illness.

An RNA segment that codes for a specific protein is a gene.

Which of the following conditions is a consequence of a severe deficiency of dietary protein?

The PDCAAS is a measure of protein quantity.

A protein is considered a complete protein if it contains all eleven nonessential amino acids and some of the nine essential amino acids.

Briefly describe protein synthesis in a cell. Include the following terms: nucleus, ribosome, DNA, mRNA, tRNA, amino acids, and cytoplasm.

The nitrogen removed from an amino acid generates ammonia, which is converted to _________ and excreted in the urine.

Explain the difference between an incomplete protein and complete protein. Give an example of a food containing each of these types of protein.

Vitamin A is found only in animal foods, but vegetarians can meet their needs by consuming its precursor, beta- carotene.

Which of the following statements about soy is correct?

Consuming too much of any one amino acid in protein supplements can impede absorption of other amino acids in the intestinal tract.

A gram of protein contains _________ calories.

People with marasmus are starving.

Children with kwashiorkor typically have a diet that is high in carbohydrates and extremely low in.