Question 1

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The healthy body's primary energy sources are carbohydrate and fat. 
B)  The body stores excess protein primarily for energy reserves. 
C)  To utilize protein for energy, the amine group is removed. 
D)  Eating sufficient carbohydrate and fat will spare body protein. 
A)  The healthy body's primary energy sources are carbohydrate and fat. 
B)  The body stores excess protein primarily for energy reserves. 
C)  To utilize protein for energy, the amine group is removed. 
D)  Eating sufficient carbohydrate and fat will spare body protein.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a high protein diet is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A high-protein diet causes loss of bone density and osteoporosis. 
B)  A high-protein diet increases the risk for kidney failure. 
C)  The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes eat a low-protein diet. 
D)  A diet high in protein does not have to be high in saturated fat. 
A)  A high-protein diet causes loss of bone density and osteoporosis. 
B)  A high-protein diet increases the risk for kidney failure. 
C)  The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes eat a low-protein diet. 
D)  A diet high in protein does not have to be high in saturated fat.

Question 3

Discuss the health benefits associated with becoming a vegetarian.

Accepted Answer

There are numerous health benefits assoc

Question 4

After crossing from the enterocytes into the bloodstream,amino acids travel directly to body cells that need them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Significant chemical digestion of protein begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth. 
B)  pharynx. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  pharynx. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 6

A complete protein

Accepted Answer

A)  contains all 20 amino acids. 
B)  contains all 9 essential amino acids. 
C)  has not been denatured. 
D)  is a polypeptide. 
A)  contains all 20 amino acids. 
B)  contains all 9 essential amino acids. 
C)  has not been denatured. 
D)  is a polypeptide.

Question 7

To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat. 
B)  obtain at least 40% of your total energy from protein. 
C)  engage in strength training at least three times a week. 
D)  eat meat daily. 
A)  eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat. 
B)  obtain at least 40% of your total energy from protein. 
C)  engage in strength training at least three times a week. 
D)  eat meat daily.

Question 8

What is nitrogen balance? Describe the laboratory procedure used to determine protein status in individuals.

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen balance refers to the differenc

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl)is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  HCl denatures protein strands reaching the stomach. 
B)  HCl inhibits the digestion of protein by denaturing pepsin. 
C)  Thinking about food stimulates the production of gastrin which, in turn, controls the production of HCl. 
D)  HCl converts pepsinogen into pepsin. 
A)  HCl denatures protein strands reaching the stomach. 
B)  HCl inhibits the digestion of protein by denaturing pepsin. 
C)  Thinking about food stimulates the production of gastrin which, in turn, controls the production of HCl. 
D)  HCl converts pepsinogen into pepsin.

Question 10

During the process of protein synthesis,what is the step in which mRNA is decoded into an amino acid sequence at the cell's ribosome?

Accepted Answer

A)  transcription 
B)  translation 
C)  deamination 
D)  denaturation 
A)  transcription 
B)  translation 
C)  deamination 
D)  denaturation

Question 11

Explain the status of current research into the effects of a high-protein diet on bone loss.

Accepted Answer

Current research into the effects of a h

Question 12

Compare and contrast marasmus and kwashiorkor.

Accepted Answer

Marasmus and kwashiorkor are both forms

Question 13

A vegan diet is more restrictive than a fruitarian diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A polypeptide consist of a string of how many amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  more than four 
C)  nine 
D)  ten or more 
A)  two 
B)  more than four 
C)  nine 
D)  ten or more

Question 15

The process in which messenger RNA (mRNA)copies genetic information from DNA before carrying it to the ribosome is called

Accepted Answer

A)  translation. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  denaturation. 
D)  transcription. 
A)  translation. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  denaturation. 
D)  transcription.

Question 16

An acid-base imbalance can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  a blood pH of about 7.4. 
B)  an increased rate of HCL production in the stomach. 
C)  coma and death. 
D)  widespread release of antibodies into the bloodstream. 
A)  a blood pH of about 7.4. 
B)  an increased rate of HCL production in the stomach. 
C)  coma and death. 
D)  widespread release of antibodies into the bloodstream.

Question 17

All legumes are complete proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Complementary proteins provide all twenty essential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Marasmus is a life-threatening condition resulting from inadequate intakes of protein and total energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The electrically charged particle that assists in maintaining the body's fluid balance is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  enzyme. 
B)  protease. 
C)  hormone. 
D)  electrolyte. 
A)  enzyme. 
B)  protease. 
C)  hormone. 
D)  electrolyte.

Exam 6: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about a high protein diet is TRUE?

Discuss the health benefits associated with becoming a vegetarian.

After crossing from the enterocytes into the bloodstream,amino acids travel directly to body cells that need them.

Significant chemical digestion of protein begins in the

A complete protein

To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy,you should

What is nitrogen balance? Describe the laboratory procedure used to determine protein status in individuals.

Which of the following statements about the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl)is FALSE?

During the process of protein synthesis,what is the step in which mRNA is decoded into an amino acid sequence at the cell's ribosome?

Explain the status of current research into the effects of a high-protein diet on bone loss.

Compare and contrast marasmus and kwashiorkor.

A vegan diet is more restrictive than a fruitarian diet.

A polypeptide consist of a string of how many amino acids?

The process in which messenger RNA (mRNA)copies genetic information from DNA before carrying it to the ribosome is called

An acid-base imbalance can result in

All legumes are complete proteins.

Complementary proteins provide all twenty essential amino acids.

Marasmus is a life-threatening condition resulting from inadequate intakes of protein and total energy.

The electrically charged particle that assists in maintaining the body's fluid balance is called a(n)

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