Question 1

MATCHING
-Nonessential amino acid supplied by diet in special circumstances

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 2

MATCHING
-An amino acid that may lower blood pressure

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 3

What are high-quality proteins and how are they derived?

Accepted Answer

A high-quality protein contains all the

Question 4

How might protein consumption affect heart disease?

Accepted Answer

In the United States and other developed

Question 5

The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expression 
B)  sequencing 
C)  transcription 
D)  ribosome assembly 
E)  translation 
A)  expression 
B)  sequencing 
C)  transcription 
D)  ribosome assembly 
E)  translation

Question 6

How do proteins regulate fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins attract water. 
B)  Water attracts proteins. 
C)  Water degrades proteins. 
D)  Proteins form polymers of water. 
E)  Proteins repel water. 
A)  Proteins attract water. 
B)  Water attracts proteins. 
C)  Water degrades proteins. 
D)  Proteins form polymers of water. 
E)  Proteins repel water.

Question 7

________ is the process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the process by which a...

Question 8

In what part of the GI tract is pepsin active?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouth 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Small intestine 
E)  Liver 
A)  Mouth 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Small intestine 
E)  Liver

Question 9

Which of the following foods contains all of the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that the human body requires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turkey 
B)  Quinoa 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Gelatin 
E)  Pumpkin seeds 
A)  Turkey 
B)  Quinoa 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Gelatin 
E)  Pumpkin seeds

Question 10

A bond that connects the acid end of one amino acid with the amino end of another,forming a link in a protein chain,is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A bond that connects the acid end...

Question 11

Which term refers to the study of heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the DNA sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics 
B)  Genomics 
C)  Nutritional genomics 
D)  Epigenetics 
E)  Nutrigenetics 
A)  Genetics 
B)  Genomics 
C)  Nutritional genomics 
D)  Epigenetics 
E)  Nutrigenetics

Question 12

A vegetarian who plans a meal involving black beans can consume all the essential amino acids by adding another a plant protein rich in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lysine 
B)  tyrosine 
C)  methionine 
D)  isoleucine 
E)  phenylalanine 
A)  lysine 
B)  tyrosine 
C)  methionine 
D)  isoleucine 
E)  phenylalanine

Question 13

What type of chemical reaction connects amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrolysis 
B)  Oxidation 
C)  Denaturation 
D)  Condensation 
E)  Polymerization 
A)  Hydrolysis 
B)  Oxidation 
C)  Denaturation 
D)  Condensation 
E)  Polymerization

Question 14

The amino acid homocysteine is elevated in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  kidney disease 
C)  heart disease 
D)  protein-energy malnutrition 
E)  osteoporosis 
A)  cancer 
B)  kidney disease 
C)  heart disease 
D)  protein-energy malnutrition 
E)  osteoporosis

Question 15

What amino acid has been advertised in the popular media for treating insomnia and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycine 
B)  Arginine 
C)  Tryptophan 
D)  Phenylalanine 
E)  Proline 
A)  Glycine 
B)  Arginine 
C)  Tryptophan 
D)  Phenylalanine 
E)  Proline

Question 16

Which of the following is not a limiting amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lysine 
B)  Methionine 
C)  Threonine 
D)  Tryptophan 
E)  Serine 
A)  Lysine 
B)  Methionine 
C)  Threonine 
D)  Tryptophan 
E)  Serine

Question 17

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein take is called ________.

Accepted Answer

protein di

Question 18

The term meaning "a substance that can cause cancer" is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term meaning "a substance that can...

Question 19

Which protein,acting as a hormone,regulates blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Thyroxine 
D)  Antidiuretic 
E)  Insulin 
A)  Oxytocin 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Thyroxine 
D)  Antidiuretic 
E)  Insulin

Question 20

Antibodies are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  buffers 
B)  Edema-causing 
C)  giant protein molecules 
D)  large peptide molecules 
E)  carbons 
A)  buffers 
B)  Edema-causing 
C)  giant protein molecules 
D)  large peptide molecules 
E)  carbons

MATCHING -Nonessential amino acid supplied by diet in special circumstances

MATCHING -An amino acid that may lower blood pressure

What are high-quality proteins and how are they derived?

How might protein consumption affect heart disease?

The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

How do proteins regulate fluid balance?

________ is the process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein.

In what part of the GI tract is pepsin active?

Which of the following foods contains all of the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that the human body requires?

A bond that connects the acid end of one amino acid with the amino end of another,forming a link in a protein chain,is called a ________.

Which term refers to the study of heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the DNA sequence?

A vegetarian who plans a meal involving black beans can consume all the essential amino acids by adding another a plant protein rich in ________.

What type of chemical reaction connects amino acids?

The amino acid homocysteine is elevated in ________.

What amino acid has been advertised in the popular media for treating insomnia and depression?

Which of the following is not a limiting amino acid?

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein take is called ________.

The term meaning "a substance that can cause cancer" is ________.

Which protein,acting as a hormone,regulates blood glucose?

Antibodies are ________.

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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Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

MATCHING -Nonessential amino acid supplied by diet in special circumstances

MATCHING -An amino acid that may lower blood pressure

What are high-quality proteins and how are they derived?

How might protein consumption affect heart disease?

The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

How do proteins regulate fluid balance?

________ is the process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein.

In what part of the GI tract is pepsin active?

Which of the following foods contains all of the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that the human body requires?

A bond that connects the acid end of one amino acid with the amino end of another,forming a link in a protein chain,is called a ________.

Which term refers to the study of heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the DNA sequence?

A vegetarian who plans a meal involving black beans can consume all the essential amino acids by adding another a plant protein rich in ________.

What type of chemical reaction connects amino acids?

The amino acid homocysteine is elevated in ________.

What amino acid has been advertised in the popular media for treating insomnia and depression?

Which of the following is not a limiting amino acid?

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein take is called ________.

The term meaning "a substance that can cause cancer" is ________.

Which protein,acting as a hormone,regulates blood glucose?

Antibodies are ________.

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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