Exam 5: Protein

The primary structure of a protein is

One of the first events that occurs in the stomach in response to the presence of food is the release of _____, a hormone that stimulates the stomach to produce gastric juices.

A person's _____ is found inside the cell. In contrast, a person's _____ is what is outwardly apparent to another person.

Marasmus is a form of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by

Transcription is

The hormones released by cells in the small intestine in response to the arrival of amino acids and smaller peptides are secretin and cholecystokinin. Together, these hormones stimulate

The process of transamination

When _____ production is reduced because of protein deficiency, _____ can result from fluid imbalance.

Alterations that modify a gene by changing its regulation but not the sequence of information are called

A protein's shape depends on its amino acid sequence.

At-risk groups for protein-energy malnutrition include people with cancer or severe burns and alcoholics.

Secretin, gastrin, insulin, and glucagon are examples of proteins that are

The human body can recycle and reuse most of its amino acids from disassembled proteins through protein turnover.

The three steps involved in the process of protein synthesis are cell signaling, transcription, and

Chemical digestion of proteins begins in the mouth.

Disruption of protein folding by mechanical shaking, heat, detergents, or acids is called

An example of protein complementation is

During times of starvation or illness a nitrogen balance study would likely demonstrate

Foods supplying low amounts of one or more essential amino acids are called

Collagen is an example of