Exam 5: Proteins

The recommended dietary intake of protein for adults is:

Protein catabolism is increased in health problems such as:

Proteins are absorbed primarily in the form of:

The number of different amino acids that make up human proteins is:

Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts are known as:

The number of amino acids that are considered indispensable or essential is:

Pepsinogen secreted by the gastric cells is converted into pepsin by:

An example of a meal or snack that contains complementary proteins is:

If nitrogen excretion exceeds nitrogen intake, the condition is called:

Aminopeptidase and dipeptidase are secreted by the:

A period of the life cycle during which positive nitrogen balance is most likely to occur is:

Vitamin B₁₂ is found in:

The gastric enzyme present in infants that coagulates milk is:

Ammonia and urea are waste products from the metabolism of:

An example of a complete protein is:

Negative nitrogen balance occurs in a(n):

Amino acids are absorbed by:

A constant turnover of protein occurs between:

Enzymes found in pancreatic secretions include:

The compounds in soy foods that have estrogen-like activity are examples of: