Question 1

Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is the by-product of this process?

Accepted Answer

A) ammonia 
B) water 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) hydrochloric acid 
A) ammonia 
B) water 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) hydrochloric acid

Question 2

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Accepted Answer

A) carbon 
B) hydrogen 
C) oxygen 
D) nitrogen 
A) carbon 
B) hydrogen 
C) oxygen 
D) nitrogen

Question 3

Carlos has a burrito with beans and rice for dinner. He has used the ________ to ensure he is getting a complete protein.

Accepted Answer

A) protein combining method 
B) amino acid sequencing method 
C) process of mutual supplementation 
D) process of complementary supplementation 
A) protein combining method 
B) amino acid sequencing method 
C) process of mutual supplementation 
D) process of complementary supplementation

Question 4

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by sufficient intake of energy but a lack of protein in the diet is called:

Accepted Answer

A) marasmus. 
B) sickle cell anemia. 
C) cystic fibrosis. 
D) kwashiorkor. 
A) marasmus. 
B) sickle cell anemia. 
C) cystic fibrosis. 
D) kwashiorkor.

Question 5

Lightweight rowers need to maintain their bodyweight within a very narrow range due to the body weight restrictions associated with their sport. A rowing coach asks you to test his athletes to determine the amount of protein each rower requires to maintain their body weight. Explain how you would determine their protein requirements to get the most accurate measurement.

Accepted Answer

I would use the nitrogen balance method

Question 6

The absorption of amino acids primarily occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A) stomach. 
B) small intestine. 
C) large intestine. 
D) liver. 
A) stomach. 
B) small intestine. 
C) large intestine. 
D) liver.

Question 7

Susan is a healthy, 25-year-old female who participates in a small amount of exercise weekly. She calculates that she consumes an average 15% of her total energy from a combination of plant and animal protein sources. Susan should:

Accepted Answer

A) decrease her protein intake. 
B) increase her protein intake. 
C) maintain her protein intake. 
D) consume all of her protein from plant sources. 
A) decrease her protein intake. 
B) increase her protein intake. 
C) maintain her protein intake. 
D) consume all of her protein from plant sources.

Question 8

Protein digestion begins in the:

Accepted Answer

A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) pancreas. 
A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) pancreas.

Question 9

Protein digestion begins in the stomach with the help of the enzyme:

Accepted Answer

A) pepsin. 
B) gastrin. 
C) denaturase. 
D) trypsin. 
A) pepsin. 
B) gastrin. 
C) denaturase. 
D) trypsin.

Question 10

Amino acids are joined together by which specific bond?

Accepted Answer

A) lipase 
B) disulphide 
C) hydrogen 
D) peptide 
A) lipase 
B) disulphide 
C) hydrogen 
D) peptide

Question 11

The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called:

Accepted Answer

A) gene expression. 
B) alteration. 
C) deamination. 
D) transamination. 
A) gene expression. 
B) alteration. 
C) deamination. 
D) transamination.

Question 12

Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of calcium for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A) an apple 
B) a glass of milk 
C) a bowl of white rice 
D) salted peanuts 
A) an apple 
B) a glass of milk 
C) a bowl of white rice 
D) salted peanuts

Question 13

The sequential order of the amino acids is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) primary structure. 
B) secondary structure. 
C) tertiary structure. 
D) quaternary structure. 
A) primary structure. 
B) secondary structure. 
C) tertiary structure. 
D) quaternary structure.

Question 14

Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate in favour of vegetarian diets. What key points would you use to convince people of the reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet and its potential health benefits? Finally, refute any claims regarding the potential for nutrient deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

People choose vegetarian diets for many

Question 15

Your sister is a high-level cross-country skier. She tells you that her teammates have all begun to take a protein supplement to increase the energy that they have to complete their workouts and races. Consider the roles of protein in the body. Do you agree with their logic? Explain why or why not? What would you recommend as an energy source for cross-country skiers?

Accepted Answer

No, I do not agree with their logic.
Cro

Question 16

Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of:

Accepted Answer

A) carcinogens. 
B) antioxidants. 
C) iron. 
D) vitamin D. 
A) carcinogens. 
B) antioxidants. 
C) iron. 
D) vitamin D.

Question 17

What would you say to someone who tells you that it is important for Canadians to increase their red meat consumption to meet their protein needs?

Accepted Answer

I would explain to them that the average

Question 18

Oligopeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 
B) 4-9 
C) 10-15 
D) more than 25 
A) 1-2 
B) 4-9 
C) 10-15 
D) more than 25

Question 19

Which of the following foods would contain the highest protein content?

Accepted Answer

A) 250 mL of broccoli 
B) 75 g of chicken 
C) 250 mL of brown rice 
D) 250 mL of skim milk 
A) 250 mL of broccoli 
B) 75 g of chicken 
C) 250 mL of brown rice 
D) 250 mL of skim milk

Question 20

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet is called:

Accepted Answer

A) marasmus. 
B) sickle cell anemia. 
C) cystic fibrosis. 
D) kwashiorkor. 
A) marasmus. 
B) sickle cell anemia. 
C) cystic fibrosis. 
D) kwashiorkor.

Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is the by-product of this process?

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Carlos has a burrito with beans and rice for dinner. He has used the ________ to ensure he is getting a complete protein.

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by sufficient intake of energy but a lack of protein in the diet is called:

The absorption of amino acids primarily occurs in the:

Susan is a healthy, 25-year-old female who participates in a small amount of exercise weekly. She calculates that she consumes an average 15% of her total energy from a combination of plant and animal protein sources. Susan should:

Protein digestion begins in the:

Protein digestion begins in the stomach with the help of the enzyme:

Amino acids are joined together by which specific bond?

The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called:

Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of calcium for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

The sequential order of the amino acids is called the:

Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate in favour of vegetarian diets. What key points would you use to convince people of the reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet and its potential health benefits? Finally, refute any claims regarding the potential for nutrient deficiencies.

Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of:

What would you say to someone who tells you that it is important for Canadians to increase their red meat consumption to meet their protein needs?

Oligopeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.

Which of the following foods would contain the highest protein content?

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet is called:

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Exam 6: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is the by-product of this process?

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Carlos has a burrito with beans and rice for dinner. He has used the ________ to ensure he is getting a complete protein.

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by sufficient intake of energy but a lack of protein in the diet is called:

The absorption of amino acids primarily occurs in the:

Susan is a healthy, 25-year-old female who participates in a small amount of exercise weekly. She calculates that she consumes an average 15% of her total energy from a combination of plant and animal protein sources. Susan should:

Protein digestion begins in the:

Protein digestion begins in the stomach with the help of the enzyme:

Amino acids are joined together by which specific bond?

The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called:

Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of calcium for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

The sequential order of the amino acids is called the:

Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate in favour of vegetarian diets. What key points would you use to convince people of the reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet and its potential health benefits? Finally, refute any claims regarding the potential for nutrient deficiencies.

Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of:

What would you say to someone who tells you that it is important for Canadians to increase their red meat consumption to meet their protein needs?

Oligopeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.

Which of the following foods would contain the highest protein content?

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet is called:

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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