Question 1

MATCHING
-A conditionally essential amino acid

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer

Question 2

MATCHING
-A dietary nonessential amino acid

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer

Question 3

What is the amino acid pool?

Accepted Answer

A) The total amino acid content derived from a 24-hour dietary intake 
B) A measure of the circulating essential amino acid levels available for protein synthesis 
C) The total amount of free amino acids in the circulation destined for deamination and excretion 
D) A mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and dietary protein intake 
E) The essential and nonessential amino acids from dietary intake that are available for protein synthesis 
A) The total amino acid content derived from a 24-hour dietary intake 
B) A measure of the circulating essential amino acid levels available for protein synthesis 
C) The total amount of free amino acids in the circulation destined for deamination and excretion 
D) A mix of essential and nonessential amino acids derived from protein breakdown and dietary protein intake 
E) The essential and nonessential amino acids from dietary intake that are available for protein synthesis

Question 4

Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests ____.

Accepted Answer

A) proteins of plant origin only 
B) proteins of animal origin only 
C) adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat 
D) mixed protein sources on alternate days 
E) consumes a very low fat diet 
A) proteins of plant origin only 
B) proteins of animal origin only 
C) adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat 
D) mixed protein sources on alternate days 
E) consumes a very low fat diet

Question 5

A common genetic variation which causes a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin leads to the disease ____.

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes 
B) marasmus 
C) phenylketonuria 
D) sickle-cell anemia 
E) hemolytic anemia 
A) diabetes 
B) marasmus 
C) phenylketonuria 
D) sickle-cell anemia 
E) hemolytic anemia

Question 6

What is meant by nitrogen balance? How does it differ among infants, adults, and those who are injured or on weight-loss diets?

Accepted Answer

Protein turnover and nitrogen balance go

Question 7

What function does a buffer perform?

Accepted Answer

A) It helps emulsify fats. 
B) It helps maintain a constant pH. 
C) It facilitates chemical reactions. 
D) It helps protect against plaque buildup. 
E) It prevents degradation of proteins. 
A) It helps emulsify fats. 
B) It helps maintain a constant pH. 
C) It facilitates chemical reactions. 
D) It helps protect against plaque buildup. 
E) It prevents degradation of proteins.

Question 8

Which term is used to classify amino acids in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Essential 
B) Unessential 
C) Partially essential 
D) Moderately essential 
E) Rarely essential 
A) Essential 
B) Unessential 
C) Partially essential 
D) Moderately essential 
E) Rarely essential

Question 9

The process whereby messenger RNA is made from a DNA template 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 10

What amino acid has been linked to the development of the rare blood disorder eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in people who took it as a supplement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following may be used to determine protein utilization?

Accepted Answer

A) Calorimetry 
B) Nitrogen balance 
C) Amino acid pool 
D) Supplementary value 
E) Body mass index 
A) Calorimetry 
B) Nitrogen balance 
C) Amino acid pool 
D) Supplementary value 
E) Body mass index

Question 12

____________________ is the process of messenger RNA being made from a template of DNA.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of messenger RNA...

Question 13

MATCHING
-Substances repelled by water

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer

Question 14

MATCHING
-A condition that favors positive nitrogen balance

Accepted Answer

A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer 
A) Soy 
B) Urea 
C) Pepsin 
D) Lysine 
E) Gelatin
F)Alanine
G)Insulin
H)Infection
I)Tyrosine
J)Collagen
K)Denatured
L)Ribosome
M)Enzyme
N)Kwashiorkor
O)Pregnancy
P)Edema
Q)Hemoglobin
R)Hydrophobic
S)Homocysteine
T)Buffer

Question 15

Which of the following is a feature of hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A) It has no tertiary structure. 
B) It holds the mineral calcium. 
C) It is constructed of four polypeptide chains. 
D) It has no primary or secondary structure. 
E) It is a ring protein. 
A) It has no tertiary structure. 
B) It holds the mineral calcium. 
C) It is constructed of four polypeptide chains. 
D) It has no primary or secondary structure. 
E) It is a ring protein.

Question 16

Compare and contrast the quality of protein foods derived from animals versus plants.

Accepted Answer

A HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN CONTAINS ALL THE

Question 17

In general, the protein quality in grains would be most improved by the addition of a plant protein rich in ____.

Accepted Answer

A) lysine 
B) tryptophan 
C) phenylalanine 
D) glutamic acid 
E) methionine 
A) lysine 
B) tryptophan 
C) phenylalanine 
D) glutamic acid 
E) methionine

Question 18

Breaking down reactions are called ____________________ and building up reactions are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Breaking down reactions are called ____________________ and...

Question 19

What is opsin?

Accepted Answer

A) An antigen 
B) An antibody 
C) A light-sensitive protein 
D) A blood transport protein 
E) A sterol 
A) An antigen 
B) An antibody 
C) A light-sensitive protein 
D) A blood transport protein 
E) A sterol

Question 20

When amino acids are deaminated, the immediate products are ammonia and often a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) uric acid 
B) keto acid 
C) folic acid 
D) gluco acid 
E) phyto acid 
A) uric acid 
B) keto acid 
C) folic acid 
D) gluco acid 
E) phyto acid

MATCHING -A conditionally essential amino acid

MATCHING -A dietary nonessential amino acid

What is the amino acid pool?

Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests ____.

A common genetic variation which causes a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin leads to the disease ____.

What is meant by nitrogen balance? How does it differ among infants, adults, and those who are injured or on weight-loss diets?

What function does a buffer perform?

Which term is used to classify amino acids in the diet?

The process whereby messenger RNA is made from a DNA template is ____.

What amino acid has been linked to the development of the rare blood disorder eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in people who took it as a supplement?

Which of the following may be used to determine protein utilization?

____________________ is the process of messenger RNA being made from a template of DNA.

MATCHING -Substances repelled by water

MATCHING -A condition that favors positive nitrogen balance

Which of the following is a feature of hemoglobin?

Compare and contrast the quality of protein foods derived from animals versus plants.

In general, the protein quality in grains would be most improved by the addition of a plant protein rich in ____.

Breaking down reactions are called and building up reactions are called .

What is opsin?

When amino acids are deaminated, the immediate products are ammonia and often a ____.

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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 123 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

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Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

MATCHING -A conditionally essential amino acid

MATCHING -A dietary nonessential amino acid

What is the amino acid pool?

Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests ____.

A common genetic variation which causes a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin leads to the disease ____.

What is meant by nitrogen balance? How does it differ among infants, adults, and those who are injured or on weight-loss diets?

What function does a buffer perform?

Which term is used to classify amino acids in the diet?

The process whereby messenger RNA is made from a DNA template is ____.

What amino acid has been linked to the development of the rare blood disorder eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in people who took it as a supplement?

Which of the following may be used to determine protein utilization?

____________________ is the process of messenger RNA being made from a template of DNA.

MATCHING -Substances repelled by water

MATCHING -A condition that favors positive nitrogen balance

Which of the following is a feature of hemoglobin?

Compare and contrast the quality of protein foods derived from animals versus plants.

In general, the protein quality in grains would be most improved by the addition of a plant protein rich in ____.

Breaking down reactions are called ____________________ and building up reactions are called ____________________.

What is opsin?

When amino acids are deaminated, the immediate products are ammonia and often a ____.

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 123 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

Filters

Breaking down reactions are called and building up reactions are called .