Question 1

_______________ are the building blocks of protein.

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Question 2

Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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A)   acting as buffers.
B)   releasing nitrogen.
C)   releasing an acid.
D)   binding sodium ions.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

All of the following are true of high quality protein except

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A)   it contains all essential amino acids.
B)   it provides 7 kcal/g of energy.
C)   it can support body maintenance.
D)   it can support body growth.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The one element that protein contains that carbohydrate and fats do not is _______________

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Question 5

Johnny is 10 years old. He has had minimal protein intake for the last two years. He has just recently had surgery. What are the likely results of his deficient protein intake?

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A)   His surgical wound will heal quickly and effectively, but he won't grow effectively.
B)   His surgical wound will not heal quickly and effectively, but he will grow effectively.
C)   The size of his vital organs, including his heart, liver, and muscles, will decrease.
D)   His surgical wound will heal effectively and he will grow normally because he can live off fat stores.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

In proteins, amino acids are joined by _______________ bonds

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Question 7

A hereditary condition caused by an incorrect amino acid in the amino acid sequence of a protein chain is

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A)   kwashiorkor.
B)   sickle cell anemia.
C)   marasmus.
D)   edema.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

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A)   Most do not consume enough protein.
B)   Most consume approximately the amount needed to balance losses.
C)   Athletes generally do not get enough protein without supplements.
D)   Most consume more than is needed.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

The best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is _______________ g/kg/day

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The answer of The best estimate for the amount of...

Question 10

The most reliable source of vitamin B12 for the vegan would be

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A)   fortified soybean milk.
B)   milk.
C)   cheese.
D)   eggs.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

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A)   Pepsin
B)   Lipoprotein lipase
C)   Amylase
D)   TrypsinE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is true about protein intake in the United States compared to the rest of the world?

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A)   Plant sources of protein predominate in the United States.
B)   We eat less animal sources of protein than people in Asia and Africa.
C)   About 70 percent of the protein we eat in the United States comes from animal products.
D)   Chicken is our main animal source of protein.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

What is meant by the amino acid sequence of a protein?

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A)   Number of side chains in the protein
B)   Folding arrangement of the peptide chain
C)   Order of appearance of amino acids in the peptide chain
D)   Order of appearance of only the essential amino acids in the proteinE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Jack weighs 176 pounds (80 kilograms) . What would be his RDA for protein?

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A)   10 grams
B)   64 grams
C)   80 grams
D)   27 gramsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

An essential amino acid

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A)   can be synthesized in the body if there is a nitrogen source.
B)   can be synthesized in the body if caloric intake is adequate.
C)   cannot be synthesized in the body in sufficient quantity to meet body needs.
D)   can be formed in the body from semiessential amino acids.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

_______________ is a type of malnutrition that results primarily from not consuming enough calories.

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The answer of _______________ is a type of malnutrition that...

Question 17

If a person does not eat enough carbohydrate to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

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A)   Fatty acids will be converted to glucose.
B)   The pancreas will convert insulin to glucose.
C)   The liver will convert amino acids to glucose.
D)   The pancreas will convert protein to glucose.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following is not true about body proteins?

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A)   They are in a state of breakdown, rebuilding, and repair.
B)   They are static and change little after achievement of adult status.
C)   Those in the bone marrow and intestine undergo the most change, in terms of breakdown and synthesis.
D)   Their breakdown products, especially amino acids, can be recycled.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources over animal sources are: 1) they are a good source of dietary fiber, 2) they are low in saturated fat, and 3) they contain no _______________.

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The answer of Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources...

Exam 6: Proteins

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

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The best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is _______________ g/kg/day

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An essential amino acid

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Jack weighs 176 pounds (80 kilograms) . What would be his RDA for protein?

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The one element that protein contains that carbohydrate and fats do not is _______________

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In proteins, amino acids are joined by _______________ bonds

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Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

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_______________ are the building blocks of protein.

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The most reliable source of vitamin B₁₂ for the vegan would be

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Which of the following is not true about body proteins?

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A hereditary condition caused by an incorrect amino acid in the amino acid sequence of a protein chain is

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What is meant by the amino acid sequence of a protein?

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If a person does not eat enough carbohydrate to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

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Which of the following is true about protein intake in the United States compared to the rest of the world?

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Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources over animal sources are: 1) they are a good source of dietary fiber, 2) they are low in saturated fat, and 3) they contain no _______________.

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All of the following are true of high quality protein except

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Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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_______________ is a type of malnutrition that results primarily from not consuming enough calories.

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Johnny is 10 years old. He has had minimal protein intake for the last two years. He has just recently had surgery. What are the likely results of his deficient protein intake?

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What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

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The best estimate for the amount of protein required for nearly all adults is _______________ g/kg/day

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An essential amino acid

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Jack weighs 176 pounds (80 kilograms) . What would be his RDA for protein?

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The one element that protein contains that carbohydrate and fats do not is _______________

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In proteins, amino acids are joined by _______________ bonds

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Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?

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_______________ are the building blocks of protein.

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The most reliable source of vitamin B12 for the vegan would be

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Which of the following is not true about body proteins?

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A hereditary condition caused by an incorrect amino acid in the amino acid sequence of a protein chain is

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What is meant by the amino acid sequence of a protein?

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If a person does not eat enough carbohydrate to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

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Which of the following is true about protein intake in the United States compared to the rest of the world?

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Three dietary advantages of plant protein sources over animal sources are: 1) they are a good source of dietary fiber, 2) they are low in saturated fat, and 3) they contain no _______________.

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All of the following are true of high quality protein except

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Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by

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_______________ is a type of malnutrition that results primarily from not consuming enough calories.

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Johnny is 10 years old. He has had minimal protein intake for the last two years. He has just recently had surgery. What are the likely results of his deficient protein intake?

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