Exam 6: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

It is necessary to eat animal-based proteins to stay healthy.

A healthy pregnant woman is in positive nitrogen balance.

The part of the protein molecule that contains nitrogen is the

Proteases are

Of the 20 amino acids used by the human body,how many are considered nonessential?

Which part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids?

Consuming individual amino acid supplements on an empty stomach boosts the digestibility of proteins consumed at the following meal.

A deficiency of protein can lead to what condition in which fluid accumulates in the body's tissue spaces?

The quality of protein in tofu and tempeh is almost identical to that of meat.

When a protein attracts or releases hydrogen,it acts as a

Explain the roles of pepsin and proteases in the chemical digestion of proteins.

Peptide bonds are chemical bonds in which the amine group of one amino acid binds to the acid group of another amino acid.

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?

Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide.What is released as a by-product of this process?

Most Americans consume sufficient or excess amounts of dietary protein.

Essential amino acids are more important to the human body than nonessential amino acids.

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

Because of their increased protein needs,it is unhealthful for athletes to choose to become vegetarians.

The USDA Food Patterns counts 1/3 cup of nuts as equivalent to