Question 1

Define transamination. What is the product of transamination?

Accepted Answer

Transamination is the process

Question 2

To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat to conserve protein for other functions. 
B)  eat at least twice the recommended RDA for protein to ensure adequate protein stores. 
C)  work out in the gym at least three times a week to store additional protein for later use. 
D)  eat meat three times a week to ensure adequate protein storage. 
A)  eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat to conserve protein for other functions. 
B)  eat at least twice the recommended RDA for protein to ensure adequate protein stores. 
C)  work out in the gym at least three times a week to store additional protein for later use. 
D)  eat meat three times a week to ensure adequate protein storage.

Question 3

What dictates the structure of a protein molecule synthesized by the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  the body's need for a protein 
B)  the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell 
C)  the number of essential amino acids available 
D)  the combination of proteins consumed in the diet 
A)  the body's need for a protein 
B)  the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell 
C)  the number of essential amino acids available 
D)  the combination of proteins consumed in the diet

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which of the following is/are responsible for 18% of the gases responsible for global warming?

Accepted Answer

A)  factories 
B)  vehicles 
C)  livestock production 
D)  agriculture 
A)  factories 
B)  vehicles 
C)  livestock production 
D)  agriculture

Question 6

Compare and contrast the symptoms and consequences of marasmus and kwashiorkor.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms and consequences of marasmu

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  side chain 
B)  central carbon 
C)  amine group 
D)  acid group 
A)  side chain 
B)  central carbon 
C)  amine group 
D)  acid group

Question 8

The positively charged electrolyte concentrated inside the cell is potassium, and the positively charged electrolyte concentrated outside the cell is

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  hydrogen. 
D)  nitrogen. 
A)  oxygen. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  hydrogen. 
D)  nitrogen.

Question 9

Consuming individual amino acids and protein supplements can build muscle and improve strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Protein-energy malnutrition is seen only in developing countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the effect of protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in an individual with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?

Accepted Answer

When a person consumes too little protei

Question 12

The process through which mRNA copies genetic information from DNA and carries it to the ribosome is called

Accepted Answer

A)  translation. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  denaturation. 
D)  transcription. 
A)  translation. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  denaturation. 
D)  transcription.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining fluid balance 
B)  providing energy to the body 
C)  growth and maintenance of new tissue 
D)  synthesis of hormones 
A)  maintaining fluid balance 
B)  providing energy to the body 
C)  growth and maintenance of new tissue 
D)  synthesis of hormones

Question 14

Discuss the steps involved in protein synthesis and gene expression.

Accepted Answer

Gene expression is a term used to refer

Question 15

An acid-base imbalance can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  no change in the pH of the blood. 
B)  an increased rate of absorption in the stomach. 
C)  coma and death. 
D)  digestive problems. 
A)  no change in the pH of the blood. 
B)  an increased rate of absorption in the stomach. 
C)  coma and death. 
D)  digestive problems.

Question 16

The process in which a protein loses its shape and function when exposed to acids, heat, and heavy metals is deamination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Proteases are

Accepted Answer

A)  protein messengers that are released from storage in response to an alteration in the body's homeostasis. 
B)  transport proteins that move substances throughout the body. 
C)  defense proteins that attack foreign bacteria, viruses, and toxins. 
D)  enzymes that break down protein in the small intestine. 
A)  protein messengers that are released from storage in response to an alteration in the body's homeostasis. 
B)  transport proteins that move substances throughout the body. 
C)  defense proteins that attack foreign bacteria, viruses, and toxins. 
D)  enzymes that break down protein in the small intestine.

Question 18

The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called

Accepted Answer

A)  gene expression. 
B)  alteration. 
C)  deamination. 
D)  transamination. 
A)  gene expression. 
B)  alteration. 
C)  deamination. 
D)  transamination.

Question 19

The type of vegetarian who eats vegetables, grains, fruits, eggs, and milk but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  vegan. 
B)  lacto-vegetarian. 
C)  lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
D)  pesco-vegetarian. 
A)  vegan. 
B)  lacto-vegetarian. 
C)  lacto-ovo vegetarian. 
D)  pesco-vegetarian.

Question 20

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon 
B)  hydrogen 
C)  oxygen 
D)  nitrogen 
A)  carbon 
B)  hydrogen 
C)  oxygen 
D)  nitrogen

Exam 6: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Define transamination. What is the product of transamination?

To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy, you should

What dictates the structure of a protein molecule synthesized by the body?

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

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which of the following is/are responsible for 18% of the gases responsible for global warming?

Compare and contrast the symptoms and consequences of marasmus and kwashiorkor.

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

The positively charged electrolyte concentrated inside the cell is potassium, and the positively charged electrolyte concentrated outside the cell is

Consuming individual amino acids and protein supplements can build muscle and improve strength.

Protein-energy malnutrition is seen only in developing countries.

What is the effect of protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in an individual with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?

The process through which mRNA copies genetic information from DNA and carries it to the ribosome is called

Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body?

Discuss the steps involved in protein synthesis and gene expression.

An acid-base imbalance can result in

The process in which a protein loses its shape and function when exposed to acids, heat, and heavy metals is deamination.

Proteases are

The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called

The type of vegetarian who eats vegetables, grains, fruits, eggs, and milk but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

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