Exam 5: Protein

Protein-digesting enzymes are released as _____

________________ are very small (single-cell) organisms that are sometimes parasites

What organism is likely to be found in contaminated water and undercooked meats and seafood?

_____ are harmful substances produced by organisms after they enter the gastrointestinal tract

Adults with PEM can experience extreme muscle loss because the muscle is broken down to provide _____ and energy

While a well-balanced vegetarian diet can supply adequate amounts of amino acids, some micronutrients, including calcium, iron, and vitamin C, can be difficult to consume in adequate amounts, increasing risk for deficiency

Both worms and protozoa form _____ that contaminate food

_____ is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction but is not consumed or altered in the process

A misshapen protein, or _______________, causes other proteins to also become distorted, damaging nervous tissue

The alteration of a gene is a _______________

Why might patrons at self-service buffets be vulnerable to foodborne illnesses caused by a norovirus?

The harmful substances that some pathogenic organisms produce while they are growing in foods are called _____

Home-canned, _____ foods may put you at risk for botulism if the food was not processed properly

There is growing evidence that very high consumption of red meat is associated with increased risk for some forms of _____

Prions are deformed proteins that are destroyed by cooking

A_______________ is a nitrogen-containing macronutrient made from amino acids

Protein digestion involves the hormones gastrin, CCK, and _____

Amino acids that cannot be made by the body are called _____ amino acids

A food allergy is the likely result of the absorption of intact _____

What organ converts ammonia (NH3) to urea?