Question 1

Which of the following is associated with marasmus?

Accepted Answer

A) distended abdomen 
B) "skin and bones" appearance 
C) enlarged,fatty liver 
D) loss of hearing 
A) distended abdomen 
B) "skin and bones" appearance 
C) enlarged,fatty liver 
D) loss of hearing

Question 2

The specific function of a protein is determined by its:

Accepted Answer

A) sequence of amino acids. 
B) length. 
C) three-dimensional shape. 
D) electric charge. 
A) sequence of amino acids. 
B) length. 
C) three-dimensional shape. 
D) electric charge.

Question 3

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein,energy,and nutrients in the diet is called:

Accepted Answer

A) marasmus. 
B) sickle cell anemia. 
C) cystic fibrosis. 
D) kwashiorkor. 
A) marasmus. 
B) sickle cell anemia. 
C) cystic fibrosis. 
D) kwashiorkor.

Question 4

How do shape and structure affect protein function?

Accepted Answer

The shape and structure of a protein are

Question 5

Which of the following represents a positive nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A) pregnancy 
B) extended bed rest 
C) severe weight loss 
D) increased body fat 
A) pregnancy 
B) extended bed rest 
C) severe weight loss 
D) increased body fat

Question 6

Which of the following amino acids is essential?

Accepted Answer

A) arginine 
B) valine 
C) glycine 
D) alanine 
A) arginine 
B) valine 
C) glycine 
D) alanine

Question 7

At the center of each amino acid is a single atom of:

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen. 
B) carbon. 
C) sulfur. 
D) potassium. 
A) oxygen. 
B) carbon. 
C) sulfur. 
D) potassium.

Question 8

The process of mRNA copying the genetic information from the DNA's base sequence is called:

Accepted Answer

A) transferring. 
B) transamination. 
C) translation. 
D) transcription. 
A) transferring. 
B) transamination. 
C) translation. 
D) transcription.

Question 9

Which type of protein helps the body maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?

Accepted Answer

A) antibodies 
B) enzymes 
C) transport proteins 
D) glucagon 
A) antibodies 
B) enzymes 
C) transport proteins 
D) glucagon

Question 10

The quality of dietary protein differs among various sources.List and explain the factors that influence protein quality.

Accepted Answer

The quality of dietary protein is influe

Question 11

Donation of the amine group from one amino acid to make another amino acid is called transamination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Milk,cheese,and other dairy products are rich in protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process in which the body makes new proteins and breaks down existing proteins is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) protein turnover. 
B) protein expression. 
C) denaturation. 
D) phenylketonuria (PKU). 
A) protein turnover. 
B) protein expression. 
C) denaturation. 
D) phenylketonuria (PKU).

Question 14

How many amino acids are considered to be essential?

Accepted Answer

A) none 
B) five 
C) nine 
D) 20 
A) none 
B) five 
C) nine 
D) 20

Question 15

Once considered unhealthy because of their high fat content and Calorie count,nuts are now considered a healthful high-protein food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A food that provides all nine essential amino acids is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) complementary protein. 
B) mutually exclusive protein. 
C) limiting protein. 
D) complete protein. 
A) complementary protein. 
B) mutually exclusive protein. 
C) limiting protein. 
D) complete protein.

Question 17

Which of the following health problems has been associated with high protein intakes?

Accepted Answer

A) elevated blood cholesterol 
B) marasmus 
C) edema 
D) sickle cell anemia 
A) elevated blood cholesterol 
B) marasmus 
C) edema 
D) sickle cell anemia

Question 18

The essential components needed to build a complete amino acid molecule are:

Accepted Answer

A) carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen. 
B) a pentose sugar,a phosphate group,and a nucleobase. 
C) carbon,an amine group,and an acid group. 
D) carbon,hydrogen,an amine group,an acid group,and a side chain. 
A) carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen. 
B) a pentose sugar,a phosphate group,and a nucleobase. 
C) carbon,an amine group,and an acid group. 
D) carbon,hydrogen,an amine group,an acid group,and a side chain.

Question 19

To use proteins for energy,the liver removes amine groups from amino acids in a process called:

Accepted Answer

A) transamination. 
B) deamination. 
C) denaturation. 
D) transport. 
A) transamination. 
B) deamination. 
C) denaturation. 
D) transport.

Question 20

The traditional Cajun dish of red beans and rice and the Mexican duo of pinto beans and rice provide complete proteins in one meal and are good examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) complementary proteins. 
B) limiting proteins. 
C) denatured proteins. 
D) transaminated proteins. 
A) complementary proteins. 
B) limiting proteins. 
C) denatured proteins. 
D) transaminated proteins.

Exam 10: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Which of the following is associated with marasmus?

The specific function of a protein is determined by its:

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein,energy,and nutrients in the diet is called:

How do shape and structure affect protein function?

Which of the following represents a positive nitrogen balance?

Which of the following amino acids is essential?

At the center of each amino acid is a single atom of:

The process of mRNA copying the genetic information from the DNA's base sequence is called:

Which type of protein helps the body maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?

The quality of dietary protein differs among various sources.List and explain the factors that influence protein quality.

Donation of the amine group from one amino acid to make another amino acid is called transamination.

Milk,cheese,and other dairy products are rich in protein.

The process in which the body makes new proteins and breaks down existing proteins is known as:

How many amino acids are considered to be essential?

Once considered unhealthy because of their high fat content and Calorie count,nuts are now considered a healthful high-protein food.

A food that provides all nine essential amino acids is called a:

Which of the following health problems has been associated with high protein intakes?

The essential components needed to build a complete amino acid molecule are:

To use proteins for energy,the liver removes amine groups from amino acids in a process called:

The traditional Cajun dish of red beans and rice and the Mexican duo of pinto beans and rice provide complete proteins in one meal and are good examples of:

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