Exam 7: Proteins

DNA-coded instructions for protein synthesis consist of a sequence of ___ nucleotides per unit.

What suggestions would you give to athletes taking multiple amino acid supplements?

List 3 situations in which a North American college student might be at risk of PEM.

A process involved in the synthesis of nonessential amino acids is called ________.

Why are high-protein diets potentially harmful?

Vegetarian diets are most often low in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B-12, iron, and zinc.

Which of the following is not a means of determining the protein quality of a food?

Worldwide, approximately _______ of protein comes from animal sources.

Each strand of DNA is composed of the nucleotides adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.

Which of the following conditions would result in negative nitrogen balance?

A high-protein diet is discouraged for patients with ________.

For the average North American, protein needs can be easily met through our typical diets without the need for supplementation.

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrate will ultimately force the liver and, to a lesser extent, the kidneys to ________.

A growing child who is consuming adequate protein but only 50% of his or her energy needs, will likely be in ________.

The basic building blocks of protein are ________.

The lack of an immune response to foreign compounds entering the body is called ________.

The major symptoms of kwashiorkor in children are ________.

Judy's dietary intake provides 90 grams of protein.Her total energy intake is 2000 kcal.Approximately what percentage of her energy comes from protein?

What suggestions would you give to a mother who would like her 5-year-old child to follow a vegetarian diet?

Amino acids are required for the synthesis of ________.