Question 1

A person who does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   ovovegetarian.
B)   omnivore.
C)   lactoovovegetarian.
D)   vegan.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Proteins that bind to foreign proteins in the body are

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A)   enzymes.
B)   antibodies.
C)   hormones.
D)   collagen.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

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A)   fatty acid.
B)   monosaccharide.
C)   amino acid.
D)   keto acid.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Fatty acids will be converted to glucose.
B)   The pancreas will produce more insulin.
C)   The liver will convert amino acids to glucose.
D)   The liver will produce more glycogen.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following describes the fate of excess protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is stored as glycogen.
B)   It is excreted via sweat glands.
C)   It is stored as fat.
D)   It is used for heat.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Edema

Accepted Answer

A)  A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces
B)  Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts
C)  Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids
D)  A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy
E)  The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needsF) Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acidsG) Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the dietH) A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein lossesI) A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needsJ) Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acidsK) C) and G)
L) D) and E)

Question 7

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Protein equilibrium

Accepted Answer

A)  A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces
B)  Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts
C)  Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids
D)  A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy
E)  The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needsF) Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acidsG) Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the dietH) A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein lossesI) A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needsJ) Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acidsK) A) and J)
L) B) and E)

Question 8

The chemical bond joining two amino acids is called a(n)  ________ bond.

Accepted Answer

A)   glycosidic
B)   ionic
C)   amino
D)   peptideE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Nonessential amino acids

Accepted Answer

A)  A buildup of fluids in extracellular spaces
B)  Amino acids that can be synthesized by a healthy body in sufficient amounts
C)  Two food protein sources that make up for each other's inadequate supply of specific essential amino acids
D)  A disease that results from consuming an insufficient amount of protein and energy
E)  The essential amino acid in lowest concentration in a food relative to body needsF) Dietary proteins that are low in or lack one or more essential amino acidsG) Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient amounts and therefore must be included in the dietH) A physical state in which protein intake is equal to related protein lossesI) A disease that results from consuming marginal energy and considerably insufficient protein despite high needsJ) Dietary proteins that contain ample amounts of all nine essential amino acidsK) C) and J)
L) B) and H)

Question 10

The edema in children with kwashiorkor is the result of fluid leaking into

Accepted Answer

A)   body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased blood protein levels.
B)   body tissues from the bloodstream because of decreased energy levels.
C)   the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased cellular proteins.
D)   the bloodstream from body tissues because of decreased energy.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Urea
B)   Fatty acids
C)   Amino acids
D)   KetonesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pepsin
B)   Lipase
C)   Amylase
D)   TrypsinE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 6: Proteins

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Edema

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Protein equilibrium

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A person who does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products is called a(n)

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

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Proteins that bind to foreign proteins in the body are

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What enzyme is released by the stomach to digest protein?

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The edema in children with kwashiorkor is the result of fluid leaking into

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The chemical bond joining two amino acids is called a(n) ________ bond.

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If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Nonessential amino acids

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The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

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Exam 6: Proteins

Which of the following describes the fate of excess protein?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Edema

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A person who does not eat any animal foods and consumes only plant products is called a(n)

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

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The chemical bond joining two amino acids is called a(n) ________ bond.

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If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?

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