Question 1

Which protein source has the highest iron content?

Accepted Answer

A) hamburger 
B) pork chop 
C) tuna 
D) shrimp 
E) baked chicken 
A) hamburger 
B) pork chop 
C) tuna 
D) shrimp 
E) baked chicken

Question 2

Sam has been looking into ways to supplement his diet with amino acid supplements.However,Sam's sister Katie is concerned that the supplements could adversely affect his health.Answer the following questions to help Sam make the best decisions for increasing protein intake without experiencing negative side effects.
-Sam is excited to try some different amino acid supplements he believes might enhance his muscle strength.What should his sister Katie tell him?

Accepted Answer

A) It might be a good idea to supplement his diet because he is a vegetarian. 
B) Only purchase amino acids supplements that are highly recommended by the sales staff at the supplement store. 
C) The purity,dosage,and safety of the amino acid supplements available on the Web and in stores are not guaranteed. 
D) Amino acid supplements are not safe and he should try protein powders. 
E) The supplements will most likely work better for muscle strength building than high-quality protein from foods. 
A) It might be a good idea to supplement his diet because he is a vegetarian. 
B) Only purchase amino acids supplements that are highly recommended by the sales staff at the supplement store. 
C) The purity,dosage,and safety of the amino acid supplements available on the Web and in stores are not guaranteed. 
D) Amino acid supplements are not safe and he should try protein powders. 
E) The supplements will most likely work better for muscle strength building than high-quality protein from foods.

Question 3

Which protein source is considered a complete source of protein for adults but may not meet the essential amino acid requirements for young infants?

Accepted Answer

A) oatmeal 
B) whole wheat bread 
C) lima beans 
D) peanut butter 
E) soybeans 
A) oatmeal 
B) whole wheat bread 
C) lima beans 
D) peanut butter 
E) soybeans

Question 4

Red blood cells are made primarily from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Amino acids missing their nitrogen component are converted to _____ that can then be used to form energy.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose (only) 
B) glycogen (only) 
C) fat (only) 
D) glucose or glycogen 
E) glucose or fat 
A) glucose (only) 
B) glycogen (only) 
C) fat (only) 
D) glucose or glycogen 
E) glucose or fat

Question 6

Which food has the lowest protein content (percentage of total calories)?

Accepted Answer

A) tuna (3 oz) 
B) cottage cheese (½ cup) 
C) skim milk (1 cup) 
D) tofu (½ cup) 
E) leg of lamb (3 oz) 
A) tuna (3 oz) 
B) cottage cheese (½ cup) 
C) skim milk (1 cup) 
D) tofu (½ cup) 
E) leg of lamb (3 oz)

Question 7

Dried beans and grains are good sources of protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​incomplete proteins

Accepted Answer

A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids 
A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids

Question 9

Protein contains _____ calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) four 
C) five 
D) seven 
E) nine 
A) two 
B) four 
C) five 
D) seven 
E) nine

Question 10

Nearly half of the protein found in the human body is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) found in muscle 
B) present in the skin 
C) present in the blood 
D) present in enzymes 
E) in organs such as the heart 
A) found in muscle 
B) present in the skin 
C) present in the blood 
D) present in enzymes 
E) in organs such as the heart

Exam 15: Proteins and Amino Acids

Which protein source has the highest iron content?

Which protein source is considered a complete source of protein for adults but may not meet the essential amino acid requirements for young infants?

Red blood cells are made primarily from protein.

Amino acids missing their nitrogen component are converted to _____ that can then be used to form energy.

Which food has the lowest protein content (percentage of total calories)?

Dried beans and grains are good sources of protein.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​incomplete proteins

Protein contains _____ calories per gram.

Nearly half of the protein found in the human body is _____.

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