Question 1

Protein differs from carbohydrate and lipid in that protein:

Accepted Answer

A) does not provide the body with a source of energy. 
B) is classified as an inorganic molecule. 
C) contains the element nitrogen. 
D) is not considered to be an essential nutrient. 
A) does not provide the body with a source of energy. 
B) is classified as an inorganic molecule. 
C) contains the element nitrogen. 
D) is not considered to be an essential nutrient.

Question 2

Transamination refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to a carbon-containing molecule to form a nonessential amino acid. 
B) the removal of the amine group from an amino acid. 
C) the interaction of amino acid side chains important for protein folding. 
D) the formation of a peptide bond between adjacent amino acids. 
A) the transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to a carbon-containing molecule to form a nonessential amino acid. 
B) the removal of the amine group from an amino acid. 
C) the interaction of amino acid side chains important for protein folding. 
D) the formation of a peptide bond between adjacent amino acids.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Ammonia 
B) Pyruvate 
C) CO2 
D) Bilirubin 
A) Ammonia 
B) Pyruvate 
C) CO2 
D) Bilirubin

Protein differs from carbohydrate and lipid in that protein:

Transamination refers to:

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

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Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

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Exam 6: Proteins and Amino Acids

Protein differs from carbohydrate and lipid in that protein:

Transamination refers to:

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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