Question 1

MATCHING
-Enzyme active in the stomach

Accepted Answer

A)  Soy
B)  Urea
C)  Pepsin
D)  Tryptophan
E)  GelatinF) SerineG) SulfurH) KetoI) DipeptideJ) TranslationK) DenaturationL) TranscriptionM) Sickle-cell anemiaN) MarasmusO) SerotoninP) Gene expressionQ) HemoglobinR) Conditionally essential amino acidS) ArginineT) Protein turnover

Question 2

MATCHING
-Combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

A)  Soy
B)  Urea
C)  Pepsin
D)  Tryptophan
E)  GelatinF) SerineG) SulfurH) KetoI) DipeptideJ) TranslationK) DenaturationL) TranscriptionM) Sickle-cell anemiaN) MarasmusO) SerotoninP) Gene expressionQ) HemoglobinR) Conditionally essential amino acidS) ArginineT) Protein turnover

Question 3

Which digestive enzyme hydrolyzes protein in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elastase 
B)   Pepsin 
C)   Trypsin 
D)   Enteropeptidase 
E)   Chymotrypsin

Question 4

What amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter epinephrine and the pigment melanin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glycine 
B)   Tyrosine 
C)   Methionine 
D)   Tryptophan 
E)   Valine

Question 5

For whom is nitrogen balance typically positive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pregnant women 
B)   Starving children 
C)   Burn victims 
D)   Febrile children 
E)   Adult men

Question 6

About how much protein is provided by 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)   4 g 
B)   8 g 
C)   16 g 
D)   32 g 
E)   56 g

Question 7

A diet that restricts phenylalanine and supplies tyrosine is the only current treatment for people born with the single-gene disorder ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   DNA 
B)   ALC 
C)   NLM 
D)   PKU 
E)   BHA

Question 8

The inactive form of pepsin is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inactive form of pepsin is called...

Question 9

Amino means containing ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Of all the amino acids,how many must be supplied by the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   two 
B)   five 
C)   nine 
D)   13 
E)   17

Question 11

MATCHING
-Element found in some amino acids

Accepted Answer

A)  Soy
B)  Urea
C)  Pepsin
D)  Tryptophan
E)  GelatinF) SerineG) SulfurH) KetoI) DipeptideJ) TranslationK) DenaturationL) TranscriptionM) Sickle-cell anemiaN) MarasmusO) SerotoninP) Gene expressionQ) HemoglobinR) Conditionally essential amino acidS) ArginineT) Protein turnover

Question 12

What is the average daily protein intake in U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)   50 g 
B)   65 g 
C)   80 g 
D)   125 g 
E)   175 g

Question 13

When amino acids are deaminated,the immediate products are ________ and often a keto acid.

Accepted Answer

A)   uric acid 
B)   ammonia 
C)   vitamin B6 enzyme 
D)   a new side group 
E)   phyto acid

Question 14

________ refers to the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat,agitation,acid,base,alcohol,heavy metals,or other agents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the change in a...

Question 15

What is the simplest amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phenylalanine 
B)   Glycine 
C)   Glutamine 
D)   Lysine 
E)   Tryptophan B

Question 16

Amino acids that the body can make are called ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Proteins acts as buffers because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   help emulsify fats 
B)   help maintain a constant pH 
C)   facilitate chemical reactions 
D)   help protect against plaque buildup 
E)   prevent degradation of proteins

Question 18

Which of the following is not an assumption made in the formulation of the RDA for protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   People are healthy and do not have unusual metabolic needs for protein. 
B)   Dietary protein is of mixed quality. 
C)   Dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes are adequate. 
D)   The body will use protein efficiently. 
E)   Dietary protein needs are lower in infants and children. E

Question 19

The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The swelling of body tissue caused by...

Question 20

MATCHING
-Neurotransmitter that regulates sleep

Accepted Answer

A)  Soy
B)  Urea
C)  Pepsin
D)  Tryptophan
E)  GelatinF) SerineG) SulfurH) KetoI) DipeptideJ) TranslationK) DenaturationL) TranscriptionM) Sickle-cell anemiaN) MarasmusO) SerotoninP) Gene expressionQ) HemoglobinR) Conditionally essential amino acidS) ArginineT) Protein turnover O

Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

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MATCHING -Combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide

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Which digestive enzyme hydrolyzes protein in the stomach?

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What amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter epinephrine and the pigment melanin?

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For whom is nitrogen balance typically positive?

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About how much protein is provided by 1 cup of milk?

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A diet that restricts phenylalanine and supplies tyrosine is the only current treatment for people born with the single-gene disorder ________.

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The inactive form of pepsin is called ________.

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Amino means containing ________.

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Of all the amino acids,how many must be supplied by the diet?

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MATCHING -Element found in some amino acids

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What is the average daily protein intake in U.S.?

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When amino acids are deaminated,the immediate products are ________ and often a keto acid.

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________ refers to the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat,agitation,acid,base,alcohol,heavy metals,or other agents.

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What is the simplest amino acid?

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Amino acids that the body can make are called ________.

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Proteins acts as buffers because they ________.

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The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called ________.

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