Exam 5: Proteins

Proteins are built from simpler organic compounds called:

One of the simplest amino acids is:

The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is:

An example of a protein is:

A plasma protein that helps maintain fluid balance is:

The primary function of protein in the diet is to:

The chemical structure that forms the base component of an amino acid is the:

Infections are common in people who have inadequate protein intake because of an insufficient quantity of:

Two amino acids are chemically joined by a:

The enzyme trypsin is activated by:

Excessive intakes of dietary protein can:

A nursing infant receives antibodies from its mother through:

A person is most likely to have a diet with good protein quality if he or she:

The element nitrogen can be found only in:

The group that makes each amino acid unique is the:

Trypsin and chymotrypsin are secreted by the:

An example of a plasma protein is:

A protein that contains all the essential amino acids in the proper proportions is called:

Proteins from plant sources such as grains, nuts, and legumes are classified as:

The tissue that has the highest rate of protein turnover is the: