Exam 5: Protein

Cooking contaminated foods to sufficiently high temperatures will destroy any toxins they contain

You are making a scrambled egg for breakfast When you heat the egg, you are _____ the protein

Synthesis of a strand of mRNA results from translation of protein

José will soon be traveling to several foreign countries To decrease his chances of contracting a foodborne illness, he should avoid drinking water from the local source and eating _____

Fresh fruits and vegetables but not meat should be _____ just before cooking to prevent foodborne illness

Freezing kills many parasites

Which preservation method is represented by the following foods: sauerkraut, yogurt, and wine?

When protein intake exceeds loss, such as during adolescence, a person is in nitrogen balance

In total, humans need how many different amino acids?

The particular DNA contained in a person's cells is his or her _______________

Proteins have a quaternary structure when two or more polypeptide chains come together to form the final protein

Which of the following is a safe way to thaw frozen foods?

Microorganisms have several genetic strains or types called _____

Wines are typically safe to drink because _____

Causes of PEM in adults include _____

The noroviruses can be successfully treated with antibiotics if the medication is given at the onset of symptoms

Each amino acid molecule contains a structurally unique part called the _____ group

Protein complementation is combining incomplete protein sources to provide all essential amino acids in relatively adequate amounts

Wheat does not contain enough lysine for humans to synthesize proteins from wheat alone Thus, in wheat, lysine is considered to be a(n) _____

Inactive forms of enzymes, or proenzymes, are produced in order to protect the body from the protein-digesting abilities of the active enzymes