Exam 10: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Protein digestion begins in the ________.

The process of combining two incomplete proteins to make a complete protein is called:

Pregnancy is an example of negative nitrogen balance.

The specialized procedure that can identify whether a person's protein intake is adequate is called:

Protein molecules contain the element nitrogen.

What are three physiological consequences of consuming too much protein?

Complete proteins are found primarily in vegetable sources.

Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins?

The part of the protein molecule that carries nitrogen is the:

Ferritin found in the liver is an example of a(n):

An inadequate intake of protein can cause edema.

Explain how defective DNA disrupts the function of proteins in the following diseases: phenylketonuria (PKU),sickle cell anemia,and cystic fibrosis.

Denaturation results in the loss of the protein's function.

Which of the following is used to measure protein quality?

Amino acids are components of the hormone glucagon,which helps regulate blood glucose.

In what cellular organelle are proteins synthesized?

Most Americans consume sufficient or excess amounts of dietary protein.

The absorption of amino acids occurs in the:

Amino acids from proteins are used to make epinephrine and norepinephrine,which serve as:

Soy is the most complete plant source of protein.