Question 1

What is the simplest amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phenylalanine 
B)  Glycine 
C)  Glutamine 
D)  Lysine 
E)  Tryptophan 
A)  Phenylalanine 
B)  Glycine 
C)  Glutamine 
D)  Lysine 
E)  Tryptophan B

Question 2

Which of the following is not an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are healthy and do not have unusual metabolic needs for protein. 
B)  Dietary protein is of mixed quality. 
C)  Dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate. 
D)  The body will use protein efficiently. 
E)  Dietary protein needs are lower in infants and children. 
A)  People are healthy and do not have unusual metabolic needs for protein. 
B)  Dietary protein is of mixed quality. 
C)  Dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate. 
D)  The body will use protein efficiently. 
E)  Dietary protein needs are lower in infants and children. E

Question 3

MATCHING
-Neurotransmitter that regulates sleep

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover O

Question 4

When amino acids are deaminated,the immediate products are ________ and often a keto acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  uric acid 
B)  ammonia 
C)  vitamin B6 enzyme 
D)  a new side group 
E)  phyto acid 
A)  uric acid 
B)  ammonia 
C)  vitamin B6 enzyme 
D)  a new side group 
E)  phyto acid

Question 5

Amino acids that the body can make are called ________.

Accepted Answer

nonessenti

Question 6

A diet that restricts phenylalanine and supplies tyrosine is the only current treatment for people born with the single-gene disorder ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA 
B)  ALC 
C)  NLM 
D)  PKU 
E)  BHA 
A)  DNA 
B)  ALC 
C)  NLM 
D)  PKU 
E)  BHA

Question 7

Which digestive enzyme hydrolyzes protein in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elastase 
B)  Pepsin 
C)  Trypsin 
D)  Enteropeptidase 
E)  Chymotrypsin 
A)  Elastase 
B)  Pepsin 
C)  Trypsin 
D)  Enteropeptidase 
E)  Chymotrypsin

Question 8

The inactive form of pepsin is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inactive form of pepsin is called...

Question 9

The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The swelling of body tissue caused by...

Question 10

About how much protein is provided by 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 g 
B)  8 g 
C)  16 g 
D)  32 g 
E)  56 g 
A)  4 g 
B)  8 g 
C)  16 g 
D)  32 g 
E)  56 g

Question 11

Of all the amino acids,how many must be supplied by the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  nine 
D)  13 
E)  17 
A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  nine 
D)  13 
E)  17

Question 12

MATCHING
-Enzyme active in the stomach

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover

Question 13

Proteins acts as buffers because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  help emulsify fats 
B)  help maintain a constant pH 
C)  facilitate chemical reactions 
D)  help protect against plaque buildup 
E)  prevent degradation of proteins 
A)  help emulsify fats 
B)  help maintain a constant pH 
C)  facilitate chemical reactions 
D)  help protect against plaque buildup 
E)  prevent degradation of proteins

Question 14

Amino means containing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  sulfur 
C)  carbon 
D)  hydrogen 
E)  nitrogen 
A)  oxygen 
B)  sulfur 
C)  carbon 
D)  hydrogen 
E)  nitrogen

Question 15

What amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter epinephrine and the pigment melanin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycine 
B)  Tyrosine 
C)  Methionine 
D)  Tryptophan 
E)  Valine 
A)  Glycine 
B)  Tyrosine 
C)  Methionine 
D)  Tryptophan 
E)  Valine

Question 16

MATCHING
-Combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover

Question 17

MATCHING
-Element found in some amino acids

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Tryptophan 
E) Gelatin
F)Serine
G)Sulfur
H)Keto
I)Dipeptide
J)Translation
K)Denaturation
L)Transcription
M)Sickle-cell anemia
N)Marasmus
O)Serotonin
P)Gene expression
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Conditionally essential amino acid
S)Arginine
T)Protein turnover

Question 18

What is the average daily protein intake in U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 g 
B)  65 g 
C)  80 g 
D)  125 g 
E)  175 g 
A)  50 g 
B)  65 g 
C)  80 g 
D)  125 g 
E)  175 g

Question 19

________ refers to the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat,agitation,acid,base,alcohol,heavy metals,or other agents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the change in a...

Question 20

For whom is nitrogen balance typically positive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Starving children 
C)  Burn victims 
D)  Febrile children 
E)  Adult men 
A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Starving children 
C)  Burn victims 
D)  Febrile children 
E)  Adult men

What is the simplest amino acid?

Which of the following is not an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein?

MATCHING -Neurotransmitter that regulates sleep

When amino acids are deaminated,the immediate products are ________ and often a keto acid.

Amino acids that the body can make are called ________.

A diet that restricts phenylalanine and supplies tyrosine is the only current treatment for people born with the single-gene disorder ________.

Which digestive enzyme hydrolyzes protein in the stomach?

The inactive form of pepsin is called ________.

The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called ________.

About how much protein is provided by 1 cup of milk?

Of all the amino acids,how many must be supplied by the diet?

MATCHING -Enzyme active in the stomach

Proteins acts as buffers because they ________.

Amino means containing ________.

What amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter epinephrine and the pigment melanin?

MATCHING -Combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide

MATCHING -Element found in some amino acids

What is the average daily protein intake in U.S.?

________ refers to the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat,agitation,acid,base,alcohol,heavy metals,or other agents.

For whom is nitrogen balance typically positive?

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Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

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Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

What is the simplest amino acid?

Which of the following is not an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein?

MATCHING -Neurotransmitter that regulates sleep

When amino acids are deaminated,the immediate products are ________ and often a keto acid.

Amino acids that the body can make are called ________.

A diet that restricts phenylalanine and supplies tyrosine is the only current treatment for people born with the single-gene disorder ________.

Which digestive enzyme hydrolyzes protein in the stomach?

The inactive form of pepsin is called ________.

The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called ________.

About how much protein is provided by 1 cup of milk?

Of all the amino acids,how many must be supplied by the diet?

MATCHING -Enzyme active in the stomach

Proteins acts as buffers because they ________.

Amino means containing ________.

What amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter epinephrine and the pigment melanin?

MATCHING -Combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide

MATCHING -Element found in some amino acids

What is the average daily protein intake in U.S.?

________ refers to the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat,agitation,acid,base,alcohol,heavy metals,or other agents.

For whom is nitrogen balance typically positive?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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