Exam 5: Proteins

Which of the following correctly describes the glucose-alanine cycle?

The process that builds complex molecules from simple molecules is ____.

Absorption of food proteins takes place primarily in the ____.

Which of the following foods contains primarily proteins and little carbohydrates or fats?

The point of entry for an amino acid into the Krebs cycle is determined by its ____.

The organ considered the clearinghouse for most amino acids is the ____.

To denature is to change the structure of a protein.

The primary (1st level) structure of the protein determines its ____.

Dispensable amino acids are absorbed more rapidly than indispensable amino acids.

The amount of protein recommended daily for endurance athletes is _____ per kg of body weight.

The basic component of all proteins is ____.

Athletes with eating disorders are likely to have low protein intakes.

Outline how amino acids are involved in gluconeogenesis using exercising muscle as an example.

Protein digestion begins in the stomach and involves hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

Why is it commonly recommended that vegetarian athletes consume approximately 10% more protein than non-vegetarian athletes?

Is a 1500 mg/day glucosamine supplement considered safe?

To achieve positive nitrogen balance and increase muscle mass, both protein and energy intakes must be sufficient.

The carbohydrate and fat in the diet provide the energy that the body needs and the protein is often "spared" from this function.

a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Plant

On average, the amino acid pool contains about how many grams of amino acids?