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1
What element present in protein is NOT present in carbohydrate or fat?
nitrogen
2
What dictates the structure of a protein molecule synthesized by the body?
the DNA inside the nucleus of the cell
3
Which of the following is NOT a component of an amino acid molecule?
a fatty acid group
4
Which part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids?
side chain
5
The part of the protein molecule that contains nitrogen is the
amine group
6
In phenylketonuria (PKU), which amino acid becomes conditionally essential?
tyrosine
7
A polypeptide consist of a string of how many amino acids?
ten or more
8
The distinctive spiral or pleated sheet of a protein is known as its________ structure.
secondary
9
A complete protein
contains all 9 essential amino acids.
10
The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called
transamination.
11
Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is released as a by-product of this process?
water
12
Which of the following foods is a source of complete protein?
chicken
13
Cream stiffens when it is whipped. The change that occurs in the protein is called
denaturation.
14
In what cell structure are amino acids assembled into proteins?
ribosomes
15
Most of the proteins in the body are synthesized from
twenty amino acids.
16
The process in which messenger RNA (mRNA) copies genetic information from DNA before carrying it to the ribosome is called
transcription.
17
Which of the following plant-based foods provides the MOST complete protein?
soymilk
18
Of the 20 amino acids used by the human body, how many are considered nonessential?
11
19
Which of the following chemicals can be made of amino acids, is stored in glands, and is secreted into the bloodstream to regulate body functions?
hormone
20
In the body, protein buffers are very important in
maintaining acid-base balance in the body.
21
Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body?
providing energy to the blood cells and brain
22
Which of the following is an amino-acid containing hormone?
insulin
23
Which of the following proteins are critical to the body's defense against bacteria and viruses?
antobodies
24
Proteases are
enzymes
25
Conduction of nerve signals and contraction of muscles depends on the proper balance of
electrolytes
26
Which of the following statements about the role of hydrochloric acid (HCI) is FALSE?
HCl inhibits the digestion of protein by denaturing pepsin.
27
Significant chemical digestion of protein begins in the
stomach
28
The process of combining two incomplete proteins to make a complete protein is called
mutual supplementation.
29
Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?
a woman who is six months pregnant
30
To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy, you should
eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat.
31
Which of the following nutrients is MOST likely to be deficient in a vegan diet?
vitamin B12
32
The type of vegetarian who eats vegetables, grains, fruits, eggs, and milk but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a
lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
33
The type of protein-energy malnutrition prompted by a low-protein diet and dysfunctional GI flora is called
kwashiorkor.
34
During the process of protein synthesis, what is the step in Which mRNA is decoded into an amino acid sequence at the cell's ribosome?
translation
35
The absorption of amino acids occurs in the
small intestine.
36
An acid-base imbalance can result in
coma and death.
37
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
The body stores excess protein primarily for energy reserves.
38
Which of the following statements about a high protein diet is TRUE?
A diet high in protein does not have to be high in saturated fat.
39
Willa follows a vegan diet. Which of the following does she eat?
whole-grain bread dipped in olive oil
40
A well-planned vegetarian diet reduces the risk for which of the following conditions?
obesity
41
Which of the following is NOT associated with kwashiorkor?
flat belly and abdomen
42
Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of
antioxidants.
43
Which hormone controls both the production of HCl and the release of pepsin?
gastrin
44
The enzymes that digest proteins in the small intestine are
proteases.
45
The electrically charged particle that assists in maintaining the body's fluid balance is called a(n)
electrolyte.
46
The positively charged electrolyte concentrated inside the cell is potassium, and the positively charged electrolyte concentrated outside the cell is
sodium
47
A deficiency of protein can lead to what condition in which fluid accumulates in the body's tissue spaces?
edema
48
When a protein attracts or releases hydrogen, it acts as a
buffer
49
substance usually a protein— that the body recognizes as a foreign invader, triggering an immune response is an
antigen
50
Which of the following is an excellent source of protein that includes foods such as kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas?
legumes
51
Lipoproteins and transferrin act as
transport proteins.
52
Which of the following processes involves both the synthesis of new proteins and the breakdown of existing proteins to amino acids?
turnover
53
Which of the following foods, when combined, provide the amino acids to make a complete protein?
tofu and broccoli with almonds
54
As compared to the consumption of the same number of Calories in plant proteins, the production of beef releases more
methane.
55
Carlos is a healthy but sedentary college student. He weighs 175 pounds. About how many grams of protein should he consume each day?
64 grams
56
Which of the following statements about dietary protein intake is TRUE?
Athletes have higher protein needs than sedentary adults.
57
The USDA Food Patterns counts 1/3 cup of nuts as equivalent to
one ounce of meat.
58
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
plant-based diet.
59
Nitrogen released from the breakdown of proteins
is used in the synthesis of urea, which is excreted by the kidneys in the urine.
60
The process by which cells use genes to make proteins is called
gene expression.