Question 1

A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein take is called ________.

Accepted Answer

protein di...

Question 2

In what part of the GI tract is pepsin active?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mouth 
B)   Stomach 
C)   Pancreas 
D)   Small intestine 
E)   LiverF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

MATCHING
-Nonessential amino acid supplied by diet in special circumstances

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 turnoverU) L) and O)
V) E) and O)

Question 4

MATCHING
-An amino acid that may lower blood pressure

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 turnoverU) A) and P)
V) K) and N)

Question 5

________ is the process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein.

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The answer of ________ is the process by which a...

Question 6

What type of chemical reaction connects amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydrolysis 
B)   Oxidation 
C)   Denaturation 
D)   Condensation 
E)   PolymerizationF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following foods contains all of the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that the human body requires?

Accepted Answer

A)   Turkey 
B)   Quinoa 
C)   Broccoli 
D)   Gelatin 
E)   Pumpkin seedsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

How do proteins regulate fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proteins attract water. 
B)   Water attracts proteins. 
C)   Water degrades proteins. 
D)   Proteins form polymers of water. 
E)   Proteins repel water.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 9

Which term refers to the study of heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the DNA sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Genetics 
B)   Genomics 
C)   Nutritional genomics 
D)   Epigenetics 
E)   NutrigeneticsF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

A vegetarian who plans a meal involving black beans can consume all the essential amino acids by adding another a plant protein rich in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lysine 
B)   tyrosine 
C)   methionine 
D)   isoleucine 
E)   phenylalanineF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Antibodies are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   buffers 
B)   Edema-causing 
C)   giant protein molecules 
D)   large peptide molecules 
E)   carbonsF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is not a limiting amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lysine 
B)   Methionine 
C)   Threonine 
D)   Tryptophan 
E)   SerineF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

What amino acid has been advertised in the popular media for treating insomnia and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glycine 
B)   Arginine 
C)   Tryptophan 
D)   Phenylalanine 
E)   ProlineF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   expression 
B)   sequencing 
C)   transcription 
D)   ribosome assembly 
E)   translationF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

What are high-quality proteins and how are they derived?

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A high-quality protein contains all the ...

Question 16

The term meaning "a substance that can cause cancer" is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term meaning "a substance that can...

Question 17

The amino acid homocysteine is elevated in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cancer 
B)   kidney disease 
C)   heart disease 
D)   protein-energy malnutrition 
E)   osteoporosisF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 18

How might protein consumption affect heart disease?

Accepted Answer

In the United States and other developed...

Question 19

Which protein,acting as a hormone,regulates blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oxytocin 
B)   Prolactin 
C)   Thyroxine 
D)   Antidiuretic 
E)   InsulinF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 20

A bond that connects the acid end of one amino acid with the amino end of another,forming a link in a protein chain,is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A bond that connects the acid end...

Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

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Which term refers to the study of heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the DNA sequence?

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How might protein consumption affect heart disease?

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How do proteins regulate fluid balance?

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The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

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Which of the following foods contains all of the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that the human body requires?

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What are high-quality proteins and how are they derived?

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What type of chemical reaction connects amino acids?

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The term meaning "a substance that can cause cancer" is ________.

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The amino acid homocysteine is elevated in ________.

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MATCHING -Nonessential amino acid supplied by diet in special circumstances

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In what part of the GI tract is pepsin active?

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What amino acid has been advertised in the popular media for treating insomnia and depression?

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A measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein take is called ________.

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Which protein,acting as a hormone,regulates blood glucose?

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Which of the following is not a limiting amino acid?

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________ is the process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein.

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