Question 1

When a protein attracts or releases hydrogen,it acts as a

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A)   transporter.
B)   limiter.
C)   buffer.
D)   hydrogenater.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?

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A)   a woman who is six months pregnant
B)   an athlete who is consuming 500 Calories a day
C)   a fire victim with severe burns
D)   a college student who is in good healthE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The part of the protein molecule that contains nitrogen is the

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A)   acid group.
B)   amine group.
C)   side chain.
D)   hydrogen group.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Explain the roles of pepsin and proteases in the chemical digestion of proteins.

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Question 5

Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide.What is released as a by-product of this process?

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A)   ammonia
B)   water
C)   carbon dioxide
D)   nitrogenE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Proteases are

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

Question 7

Of the 20 amino acids used by the human body,how many are considered nonessential?

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A)   none
B)   9
C)   11
D)   20E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The USDA Food Patterns counts 1/3 cup of nuts as equivalent to

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A)   one serving of meat.
B)   one ounce of meat.
C)   one pound of meat.
D)   one day's recommended protein intake for an average adult.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Most Americans consume sufficient or excess amounts of dietary protein.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Consuming individual amino acid supplements on an empty stomach boosts the digestibility of proteins consumed at the following meal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is necessary to eat animal-based proteins to stay healthy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Essential amino acids are more important to the human body than nonessential amino acids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A deficiency of protein can lead to what condition in which fluid accumulates in the body's tissue spaces?

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A)   edema
B)   celiac disease
C)   marasmus
D)   acidosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Because of their increased protein needs,it is unhealthful for athletes to choose to become vegetarians.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 groupE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The quality of protein in tofu and tempeh is almost identical to that of meat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Denaturation results in the loss of the protein's function.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A healthy pregnant woman is in positive nitrogen balance.

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A) True 
 B)False

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A healthy pregnant woman is in positive nitrogen balance.

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Essential amino acids are more important to the human body than nonessential amino acids.

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

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The USDA Food Patterns counts 1/3 cup of nuts as equivalent to

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Denaturation results in the loss of the protein's function.

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When a protein attracts or releases hydrogen,it acts as a

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The part of the protein molecule that contains nitrogen is the

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

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It is necessary to eat animal-based proteins to stay healthy.

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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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The USDA Food Patterns counts 1/3 cup of nuts as equivalent to

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Denaturation results in the loss of the protein's function.

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When a protein attracts or releases hydrogen,it acts as a

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The part of the protein molecule that contains nitrogen is the

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

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