Question 1

Which of these statements about proteins is incorrect ?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins function as enzymes in the body. 
B) Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. 
C) Protein can be broken down for energy purposes. 
D) Proteins function as structural components in the body. 
E) When proteins are consumed they are directly integrated into your body. 
A) Proteins function as enzymes in the body. 
B) Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. 
C) Protein can be broken down for energy purposes. 
D) Proteins function as structural components in the body. 
E) When proteins are consumed they are directly integrated into your body.

Question 2

Which of these minerals is an essential part of DNA?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphorus 
B) Magnesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Selenium 
E) Sodium 
A) Phosphorus 
B) Magnesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Selenium 
E) Sodium

Question 3

A deficiency in which of these minerals results in a condition known as goiter?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphorus 
B) Magnesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron 
E) Iodine 
A) Phosphorus 
B) Magnesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron 
E) Iodine

Question 4

Which of these statements concerning triglycerides is incorrect ?

Accepted Answer

A) Fats are digested relatively slowly. 
B) Triglycerides are easily transported in the blood stream. 
C) Fats and oils differ by the degree of saturation of fatty acid chains. 
D) Fats are obtained from such foods as eggs, meat, butter, and cheese. 
E) Digested triglycerides are often reassembled before absorption into the blood stream. 
A) Fats are digested relatively slowly. 
B) Triglycerides are easily transported in the blood stream. 
C) Fats and oils differ by the degree of saturation of fatty acid chains. 
D) Fats are obtained from such foods as eggs, meat, butter, and cheese. 
E) Digested triglycerides are often reassembled before absorption into the blood stream.

Question 5

How much energy is released by the digestion of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 Cal\gram 
B) 4 Cal\gram 
C) 8 Cal\gram 
D) 9 Cal\gram 
E) 0 Cal\gram 
A) 1 Cal\gram 
B) 4 Cal\gram 
C) 8 Cal\gram 
D) 9 Cal\gram 
E) 0 Cal\gram

Question 6

Which of these food types has the greatest caloric content?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugars 
B) Fats 
C) Proteins 
D) Fiber 
E) Both A and C 
A) Sugars 
B) Fats 
C) Proteins 
D) Fiber 
E) Both A and C

Which of these statements about proteins is incorrect ?

Which of these minerals is an essential part of DNA?

A deficiency in which of these minerals results in a condition known as goiter?

Which of these statements concerning triglycerides is incorrect ?

How much energy is released by the digestion of proteins?

Which of these food types has the greatest caloric content?

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Exam 18: The Chemistry of Food

Which of these statements about proteins is incorrect ?

Which of these minerals is an essential part of DNA?

A deficiency in which of these minerals results in a condition known as goiter?

Which of these statements concerning triglycerides is incorrect ?

How much energy is released by the digestion of proteins?

Which of these food types has the greatest caloric content?

Molecular Reasons

The Chemists Toolbox

Atoms and Elements

Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions

Chemical Bonding

Organic Chemistry

Light and Color

Nuclear Chemistry

Energy for Today

Energy for Tomorrow: Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources

The Air Around Us

The Liquids and Solids Around Us: Especially Water

Acids and Bases: the Molecules Responsible for Sour and Bitter

Oxidation and Reduction

The Chemistry of Household Products

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Drugs and Medicine: Healing, Helping, and Hurting

Nanotechnology

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