Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: alkalosis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a is...

Question 2

Which statement characterizes enzymes? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They are redundant in most life processes. 
B) They are not proteins. 
C) They are all catalysts. 
D) They are involved in synthesis reactions only. 
E) They are destroyed as soon as they perform their function. 
A) They are redundant in most life processes. 
B) They are not proteins. 
C) They are all catalysts. 
D) They are involved in synthesis reactions only. 
E) They are destroyed as soon as they perform their function.

Question 3

The dramatically different shapes of proteins enable them to perform different tasks in the body. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak? ​

Accepted Answer

A) 18 
B) 24 
C) 42 
D) 48 
E) 52 
A) 18 
B) 24 
C) 42 
D) 48 
E) 52

Question 5

Although amino acids are a secondary source of energy, their primary function is to:

Accepted Answer

A) build proteins needed by the body. 
B) provide essential water-soluble vitamins. 
C) produce insulin. 
D) supply most of the kcalories in the average American diet. 
E) denature proteins. 
A) build proteins needed by the body. 
B) provide essential water-soluble vitamins. 
C) produce insulin. 
D) supply most of the kcalories in the average American diet. 
E) denature proteins.

Question 6

When proteins break down, their component amino acids are locked up within the cells and excreted by the body. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: pH

Accepted Answer

The Answer of compounds that release hydrogen ions in a is...

Question 8

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins and hormones diminish and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces. 
B) Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C) Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D) Synthesis of enzymes is reduced. 
E) Protein synthesis produces too much water. 
A) Proteins and hormones diminish and fluid leaks into interstitial spaces. 
B) Lipoprotein synthesis is diminished, causing fat to accumulate. 
C) Protein is lost from the heart muscle, resulting in a weak heartbeat. 
D) Synthesis of enzymes is reduced. 
E) Protein synthesis produces too much water.

Question 9

Proteins that travel to target cells and act as chemical messengers are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) collagens. 
B) hormones. 
C) opsins. 
D) antigens. 
E) enzymes. 
A) collagens. 
B) hormones. 
C) opsins. 
D) antigens. 
E) enzymes.

Question 10

Differentiate between the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus.

Accepted Answer

In kwashiorkor, some muscle wasting may

Question 11

Severe marasmus:

Accepted Answer

A) results in low resistance to disease. 
B) causes increased body temperature. 
C) occurs only in children. 
D) hampers physical development but leaves the brain unaffected. 
E) occurs only in adults. 
A) results in low resistance to disease. 
B) causes increased body temperature. 
C) occurs only in children. 
D) hampers physical development but leaves the brain unaffected. 
E) occurs only in adults.

Question 12

A polypeptide:

Accepted Answer

A) contains less than five amino acids. 
B) is composed of more than one protein molecule. 
C) contains ten or more amino acids. 
D) contains only three amino acids. 
E) is not folded or coiled. 
A) contains less than five amino acids. 
B) is composed of more than one protein molecule. 
C) contains ten or more amino acids. 
D) contains only three amino acids. 
E) is not folded or coiled.

Question 13

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients in that they contain:

Accepted Answer

A) glycerol. 
B) carbon. 
C) fatty acids. 
D) nitrogen. 
E) calcium. 
A) glycerol. 
B) carbon. 
C) fatty acids. 
D) nitrogen. 
E) calcium.

Question 14

Which food item contains low-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A) corn 
B) soy 
C) eggs 
D) beef 
E) pork 
A) corn 
B) soy 
C) eggs 
D) beef 
E) pork

Question 15

If the shape of a protein is changed, the ____ of the protein is also changed. ​

Accepted Answer

A) function 
B) size 
C) electrical charge 
D) nutritional value 
E) density value 
A) function 
B) size 
C) electrical charge 
D) nutritional value 
E) density value

Question 16

The DRI committee that reviewed the safety of amino acid supplements was unable to set Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for safe supplement use. Until safety research becomes available, no level of amino acid supplement can be assumed safe for all people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The recommended intake of protein is ____ of daily energy intake. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 45-60% 
B) 35-45% 
C) 5-10% 
D) 10-35% 
E) 55% 
A) 45-60% 
B) 35-45% 
C) 5-10% 
D) 10-35% 
E) 55%

Question 18

When proteins are ____, they lose their shape, as well as their function. ​

Accepted Answer

A) denatured 
B) synthesized 
C) coiled 
D) folded 
E) reacted 
A) denatured 
B) synthesized 
C) coiled 
D) folded 
E) reacted

Question 19

An example of a conditionally essential amino acid is:

Accepted Answer

A) valine. 
B) leucine. 
C) lysine. 
D) tyrosine. 
E) thyrosine. 
A) valine. 
B) leucine. 
C) lysine. 
D) tyrosine. 
E) thyrosine.

Question 20

The human genome contains more than 20,000 genes that code for hundreds of thousands of proteins. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Digestion and Absorption

Which statement characterizes enzymes? ​

The dramatically different shapes of proteins enable them to perform different tasks in the body. ​

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak? ​

Although amino acids are a secondary source of energy, their primary function is to:

When proteins break down, their component amino acids are locked up within the cells and excreted by the body. ​

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor? ​

Proteins that travel to target cells and act as chemical messengers are known as:

Differentiate between the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus.

Severe marasmus:

A polypeptide:

Proteins differ from the other energy nutrients in that they contain:

Which food item contains low-quality protein?

If the shape of a protein is changed, the ____ of the protein is also changed. ​

The DRI committee that reviewed the safety of amino acid supplements was unable to set Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for safe supplement use. Until safety research becomes available, no level of amino acid supplement can be assumed safe for all people.

The recommended intake of protein is ____ of daily energy intake. ​

When proteins are ____, they lose their shape, as well as their function. ​

An example of a conditionally essential amino acid is:

The human genome contains more than 20,000 genes that code for hundreds of thousands of proteins. ​

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Which statement characterizes enzymes?

The dramatically different shapes of proteins enable them to perform different tasks in the body.

How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?

When proteins break down, their component amino acids are locked up within the cells and excreted by the body.

What is the primary cause of the edema that accompanies kwashiorkor?

If the shape of a protein is changed, the ____ of the protein is also changed.

The recommended intake of protein is ____ of daily energy intake.

When proteins are ____, they lose their shape, as well as their function.

The human genome contains more than 20,000 genes that code for hundreds of thousands of proteins.