HUN 2201 Chapter 6

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The part of the protein molecule that contains nitrogen is called the ________.
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amine group
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Which of the following is a source of complete protein? peanut butter pasta soy milk kidney beans
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soy milk
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An 8-ounce glass of low-fat chocolate milk contains 160 kilocalories (kcal) and 8 grams of protein. What percent of the kcal in the milk comes from protein?
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20%
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Which of the following is a major function of protein in the human body? growth and maintenance of new tissue synthesis of certain hormones maintaining fluid balance All options are correct.
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All options are correct.
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How many amino acids are considered essential to consume in the diet?
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9
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Which of the following will not denature a protein? marinating a steak in red wine grilling a chicken breast refrigerating milk frying an egg
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refrigerating milk
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Complete protein is found abundantly in _____. meat vegetables whole grains fat
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meat
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Proteins consist of a chain of some combination of amino acids linked by _______
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peptide bonds
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Unless carefully planned, vegan diets may be low in which of the following essential micronutrients vitamins D and B12, calcium, and iron vitamins K and E, potassium, and magnesium vitamins C and E, thiamin, and calcium Vitamin B12, folate, sodium, and potassium
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vitamins D and B12, calcium, and iron
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Protein synthesis is directed by a compound in the cell nucleus called ___________.
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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
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Kwashiorkor is a type of protein-energy malnutrition that develops when _____.
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there is a severe deficiency of protein in the diet but an adequate intake of energy
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The latest AMDR for protein is _____ of one's daily energy intake.
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10 to 35 percent
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Which of these elements is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids? oxygen carbon nitrogen hydrogen
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nitrogen
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An acceptable main dish for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian would be _____. stir-fried tofu and vegetables over brown rice a cheese and broccoli omelet All options are correct. baked ziti with ricotta cheese, spinach, and tomato sauce
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All options are correct.
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Proteins play many important roles in the body, including _____. binding with and carrying oxygen in red blood cells mineralizing bones All options are correct. transporting nutrients through the bloodstream or across cell membranes
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transporting nutrients through the bloodstream or across cell membrane
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Proteins act as ____________ and help to maintain proper pH in blood by picking up or donating hydrogen ions.
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buffers
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What food can be eaten with brown rice to ensure all of the body's amino acid needs are met?
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black beans
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Charlie is a 22-year-old male nonathlete who weighs 70 kilograms. How much protein should he consume daily?
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56 grams
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Which of the following sources of protein has the highest digestibility? kidney beans peanuts spinach pork
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pork
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Which of the following occurs during protein synthesis? Transfer RNA collects amino acids from the cytoplasm and brings them to ribosomes for assembly into proteins. Messenger RNA collects amino acids from the cell nucleus and brings them to ribosomes for assembly into proteins. Transfer RNA copies genetic information from DNA in the cell nucleus, then brings it to amino acids in the cytosol. Once assembly of all amino acids is complete, the new protein leaves the cell nucleus and enters the cytoplasm.
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Transfer RNA collects amino acids from the cytoplasm and brings them to ribosomes for assembly into proteins.
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The process that destroys the shape and activity of proteins when heat, acid, salts, or pressure is applied is known as ______.
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denaturation
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After a person consumes a glass of soy milk, where does the majority of the digestion and absorption of the protein occur?
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small intestine
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What happens to the amino acids that are absorbed after the digestive process is complete? A limited supply of all amino acids remains in amino acid pools in the blood and inside the cells. Many amino acids are used to build and maintain body tissues, make new clotting proteins, enzymes, antibodies, neurotransmitters, and other products. All options are correct. Some amino acids are degraded and the nitrogen excreted in urine while the carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen remains are used for energy, or are stored as fat.
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All options are correct.
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A body that retains more nitrogen than it excretes is in _______.
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positive nitrogen balance
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A healthy immune system depends on an adequate supply of proteins that bind to and neutralize harmful invaders. What are these proteins known as?
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antibodies
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?What dictates the structure of a protein molecule synthesized by the body? the body's need for a protein the number of essential amino acids available the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell the combination of proteins consumed in the diet
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?the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell? The book says that function and structure of proteins are dictated by genes
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Which of the following is NOT a component of an amino acid molecule?
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a fatty acid group
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Which part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids?
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side chain
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Most of the proteins in the body are synthesized from
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twenty amino acids.
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Of the 20 amino acids used by the human body, how many are considered nonessential?
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11
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Essential amino acids are more important to the human body than nonessential amino acids.
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False
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A polypeptide consist of a string of how many amino acids?
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ten or more
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A complete protein
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contains all 9 essential amino acids.
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Which of the following foods is a source of complete protein? whole grain bread broccoli apple chicken
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chicken
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Cream stiffens when it is whipped. The change that occurs in the protein is called
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denaturation.
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?Which of the following plant-based foods provides the MOST complete protein?
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?soymilk?
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This is the process by which cells use genes to make proteins.
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gene expression
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Denaturation results in the loss of the protein's function.
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True
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Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body? growth and maintenance of new tissue maintaining fluid balance providing energy to the blood cells and brain synthesis of hormones
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providing energy to the blood cells and brain
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Which of the following proteins are critical to the body's defense against bacteria and viruses?
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antibodies
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The electrically charged particle that assists in maintaining the body's fluid balance is called a(n)
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electrolyte.
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A deficiency of protein can lead to what condition in which fluid accumulates in the body's tissue spaces?
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edema
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During digestion proteins are denatured by hydrochloric acid in this organ.
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stomach
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The majority of athletes can obtain an adequate amount of protein from eating a healthy diet.
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True
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The type of vegetarian who eats vegetables, grains, fruits, eggs, and milk but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a
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lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
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A well-planned vegetarian diet reduces the risk for which of the following conditions?
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?obesity OR diabetes? (both are in the book)
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Because of their increased protein needs, it is unhealthy for athletes to choose to become vegetarians.
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?False? In the book it says "most Americans, no matter what their activity level, already consume more than twice the RDA for protein." Also, it says, "can a vegetarian diet provide enough protein? ... yes... It is important for vegetarians to eat complementary proteins and obtain enough energy from other macronutrients to spare protein from being used as an energy source."
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It is necessary to eat animal-based proteins to stay healthy.
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False
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Nearly 14% of Americans are vegetarians.
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?False? (The book says, '3.4% of US adults reported that they are vegetarian, 10% said that more than half of their meals are vegetarian, and 4% of youth age 8 - 18 are vegetarians." So that's only 7.4% are vegetarian.
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Nitrogen released from the breakdown of proteins
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is used in the synthesis of urea, which is excreted by the kidneys in the urine.
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Lipoproteins and transferrin act as
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transport proteins
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A vegan diet is more restrictive than a fruitarian diet.
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False
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The positively charged electrolyte concentrated inside the cell is potassium, and the positively charged electrolyte concentrated outside the cell is
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Sodium
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To make a complete protein, complementary proteins must be eaten at the same meal.
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False
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When a protein attracts or releases hydrogen, it acts as a
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buffer
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Sheldon consumes mostly fruits, legumes and other vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, but he often eats eggs, yogurt, and cheese as well. Once or twice a week, he eats a meal containing meat, poultry, and/or fish. Sheldon consumes a
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plant-based diet.
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An acid-base imbalance can result in -a blood pH of about 7.4. (No. Normal blood pH is between 7.35-7.45) -an increased rate of HCL production in the stomach. (There is no mention of this in the book. Only says that gastrin controls the production of it.) -widespread release of antibodies into the bloodstream. (No mention of this in the book, but it really makes no sense. Antibodies are triggered by the presence of foreign antigens.) -coma and death. (So I guess this is the right answer, even though there is no mention of it in the book anywhere.)
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coma and death
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As compared to the consumption of the same number of Calories in plant proteins, the production of beef releases more
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methane
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Complementary proteins provide all twenty essential amino acid
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?False? (Because there are only 9 essential amino acids. Thus, a trick question?)
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Diets high in lean protein are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
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?False? (It just makes sense)
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Conduction of nerve signals and contraction of muscles depends on the proper balance of
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electrolytes.
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Which of the following statements about a high protein diet is TRUE?
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?A diet high in protein does not have to be high in saturated fat.?
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Willa follows a vegan diet. Which of the following does she eat?
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whole-grain bread dipped in olive oil
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A substance-usually a protein-that the body recognizes as a foreign invader, triggering an immune response is an
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antibody
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This is a nutrient of concern in vegetarian diets.
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vitamin D
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The quality of protein in tofu and tempeh is almost identical to that of meat.
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True
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High-protein diets of predominately animal sources are associated with high __________.
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blood cholesterol
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Which of the following statements about dietary protein intake is TRUE? -On average, protein intake recommendations are lower for older adults than for young and middle-age adults. -The RDA for protein for sedentary adults is 1.2 g per kg of body weight. -Athletes have higher protein needs than sedentary adults. -The AMDR for protein is 10% to 25% of total energy intake.
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Athletes have higher protein needs than sedentary adults.
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Which of the following statements about the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl) is FALSE? -HCl denatures protein strands reaching the stomach. -Thinking about food stimulates the production of gastrin which, in turn, controls the production of HCl. -HCl inhibits the digestion of protein by denaturing pepsin. -HCl converts pepsinogen into pepsin.
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HCl inhibits the digestion of protein by denaturing pepsin.
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Which of the following is an amino-acid containing hormone?
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insulin
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Which of the following processes involves both the synthesis of new proteins and the breakdown of existing proteins to provide amino acids for building new proteins?
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turnover
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The protein collagen helps to form scar tissue over a wound.
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True
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Which of the following nutrients is MOST likely to be deficient in a vegan diet?
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vitamin B12
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Which of the following is a protein? triglyceride estrogen enzyme disaccharide
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enzyme
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The plant sterols in nuts might help explain the association between regular nut consumption and a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease.
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?True? (Book says, "regular nut consumption is linked to reduced cardiovascular disease, but mechanism is unknown. May be associated to substances in nuts such as ... plant sterols...")
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The majority of protein digestion occurs in the mouth.
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False
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The USDA Food Patterns counts 1/3 cup of nuts as equivalent to
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?one ounce of meat?
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The enzymes that digest proteins in the small intestine are
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proteases
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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The body stores excess protein primarily for energy reserves.
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Which of the following groups of amino acids is essential? alanine, arginine, aspartic acid glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine cysteine, proline, serine methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan
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methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan
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Carlos is a healthy but sedentary college student. He weighs 175 pounds. About how many grams of protein should he consume each day?
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64 grams
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In phenylketonuria (PKU), which amino acid becomes conditionally essential?
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tyrosine
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The absorption of amino acids occurs in the
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small intestine
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A complete protein
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contains all 9 essential amino acids.
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The body can make __________ nonessential amino acids.
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11
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The process of combining two incomplete proteins to make a complete protein is called
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mutual supplementation.
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Cream stiffens when it is whipped. The change that occurs in the protein is called
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denaturation