Question 1

If any of the essential amino acids are missing from the diet,proteins _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​​are needed in larger amounts than nonessential amino acids 
B) will be formed using a nonessential amino acid 
C) will be formed using glucose in place of the missing essential amino acid 
D) will be formed using fatty acids in place of the missing essential amino acid 
E) will be formed using cholesterol in place of the missing essential amino acid 
A) ​​are needed in larger amounts than nonessential amino acids 
B) will be formed using a nonessential amino acid 
C) will be formed using glucose in place of the missing essential amino acid 
D) will be formed using fatty acids in place of the missing essential amino acid 
E) will be formed using cholesterol in place of the missing essential amino acid A

Question 2

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​kwashiorkor

Accepted Answer

A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids 
A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids H

Question 3

​Milk is a complete protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

There are _____ essential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 9 
D) 11 
E) 20 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 9 
D) 11 
E) 20

Question 5

​Protein does not have a storage form in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​Amino acid supplements are harmless no matter how much is taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

​Even lean meats provide a considerable proportion of their total calories as fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​nitrogen balance

Accepted Answer

A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids 
A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids

Question 9

Which source of protein is considered a complete protein?

Accepted Answer

A) corn 
B) rice 
C) lima beans 
D) peanuts 
E) milk 
A) corn 
B) rice 
C) lima beans 
D) peanuts 
E) milk

Question 10

​Dietary patterns consisting only of plant foods can provide an adequate amount of complete proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​The RDA for protein is _____ grams for adult women and _____ grams for adult men.

Accepted Answer

A) ​25; 35 
B) 32; 42 
C) 41; 49 
D) 46; 56 
E) ​50; 62 
A) ​25; 35 
B) 32; 42 
C) 41; 49 
D) 46; 56 
E) ​50; 62

Question 12

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​protein

Accepted Answer

A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids 
A) difference between nitrogen intake and excretion 
B) blood proteins such as antibodies that play a role in the immune system 
C) genetic material contained in cells that directs the production of proteins in the body 
D) amino acids that cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by humans 
E) amino acids that can be readily be produced by humans from components of the diet
F)end product of protein decomposition and chief component of urine
G)proteins that are deficient in one or more essential amino acids
H)form of severe protein-energy malnutrition in young children
I)substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another
J)proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids in amounts needed to support growth and tissue maintenance
K)chemical substance in foods made up of chains of amino acids

Question 13

Hemoglobin is an example of a _____ type of protein structure.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) quinary 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) quinary

Question 14

The RDA for iron for women aged 19 to 30 years is _____ milligrams.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
E) 30 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
E) 30

Question 15

​A negative nitrogen balance may occur with a fever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

We need a fresh supply of essential amino acids _____.

Accepted Answer

A) at every meal 
B) daily 
C) at least every other day 
D) weekly 
E) monthly 
A) at every meal 
B) daily 
C) at least every other day 
D) weekly 
E) monthly

Question 17

High intake of protein increases _____ need.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) water 
C) fat 
D) iron 
E) calcium 
A) glucose 
B) water 
C) fat 
D) iron 
E) calcium

Question 18

High-protein diets are often accompanied by low _____ intakes.

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) added sugar 
C) fat 
D) fiber 
E) alcohol 
A) carbohydrate 
B) added sugar 
C) fat 
D) fiber 
E) alcohol

Question 19

​During starvation,body proteins will be used as a major source of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

​Every protein in the body is composed of the same combination of amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Proteins and Amino Acids

If any of the essential amino acids are missing from the diet,proteins _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​kwashiorkor

​Milk is a complete protein.

There are _____ essential amino acids.

​Protein does not have a storage form in the body.

​Amino acid supplements are harmless no matter how much is taken.

​Even lean meats provide a considerable proportion of their total calories as fat.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​nitrogen balance

Which source of protein is considered a complete protein?

​Dietary patterns consisting only of plant foods can provide an adequate amount of complete proteins.

​The RDA for protein is _____ grams for adult women and _____ grams for adult men.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​protein

Hemoglobin is an example of a _____ type of protein structure.

The RDA for iron for women aged 19 to 30 years is _____ milligrams.

​A negative nitrogen balance may occur with a fever.

We need a fresh supply of essential amino acids _____.

High intake of protein increases _____ need.

High-protein diets are often accompanied by low _____ intakes.

​During starvation,body proteins will be used as a major source of energy.

​Every protein in the body is composed of the same combination of amino acids.

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Match each term with the appropriate definition. -kwashiorkor

Milk is a complete protein.

Protein does not have a storage form in the body.

Amino acid supplements are harmless no matter how much is taken.

Even lean meats provide a considerable proportion of their total calories as fat.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -nitrogen balance

Dietary patterns consisting only of plant foods can provide an adequate amount of complete proteins.

The RDA for protein is _ grams for adult women and _ grams for adult men.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -protein

A negative nitrogen balance may occur with a fever.

During starvation,body proteins will be used as a major source of energy.

Every protein in the body is composed of the same combination of amino acids.