Exam 6: Proteins and Amino Acids

Complete protein sources can be found in which MyPyramid food group?

A chemical score is calculated by comparing the amount of the limiting amino acid in the test protein with the amount of that amino acid in a reference protein such as:

Positive nitrogen balance can occur:

The three-dimensional shape of a protein is determined by the:

Excessive intake of animal protein foods could cause:

Food allergies involve an interaction between a dietary protein and:

If the shape of a protein is altered due to a genetic mutation,the _______________ of the protein may be affected.

Protein denaturation can:

Which of the following is most likely to result from a chronic deficiency of protein and energy?

A limiting amino acid:

Which of the following terms can be used to describe a protein?

Of ____ amino acids commonly found in food proteins,____ are dispensible.

Which metabolic waste product increases when amino acids are converted to other metabolic intermediates?

Isoflavones are chemically similar to the hormone:

Proteins regulate which of the following body processes?

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

A complete dietary protein:

Vegetarians have a lower risk of:

The basic building blocks of proteins are:

An antibody: