Question 1

Which of the following amino acids is classified as a "conditionally essential" amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  methionine
B)  phenylalanine
C)  tyrosine
D)  lysineE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Proteins help regulate blood pH by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  accepting and releasing hydrogen ions
B)  keeping the blood more acidic
C)  releasing ketone-forming amino acids into the blood
D)  pumping potassium out of the cellsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

For the average North American,protein needs can be easily met through our typical diets without the need for supplementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The nucleotide units that represent a specific amino acid in protein synthesis are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blocks
B)  bonds
C)  peptides
D)  codonsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Once a food allergy has developed,it persists throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During times of recovery from illness or injury,protein needs may range from 0.8 to 2.0 g/kg body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

High-protein diets are often associated with increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bread and butter
B)  red beans and rice
C)  cereal and milk
D)  hamburger with a bunE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Dietary proteins supply ______ kcal per gram.

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  7
C)  9
D)  15E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The sequential order of the amino acids in the polypeptide chain is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary structure
B)  secondary structure
C)  tertiary structure
D)  quaternary structureE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Protein quality is determined by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the food's digestibility
B)  the food's cost
C)  the food's amino acid composition
D)  the food's ability to support body growthE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Good sources of high-quality (complete) protein include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  soybeans
B)  eggs
C)  whole wheat
D)  fishE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

After major surgery,hospital patients may be at risk of PEM due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor prior health
B)  low dietary intakes
C)  increased needs for recovery
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An antibody is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a protein that breaks down polypeptides for digestion
B)  a substance that adjusts hydrogen ion concentration
C)  a substance that inactivates foreign proteins in the body
D)  the lack of an immune response to foreign substances entering the bodyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The lack of an immune response to foreign compounds entering the body is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allergy
B)  anergy
C)  anorexia
D)  allopathyE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Kwashiorkor ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a disease of severely deficient protein intake
B)  is a childhood allergy to human breast milk
C)  is caused by excessive consumption of cow's milk
D)  develops in infants who consume contaminated,high protein infant formulasE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which bodily function is not associated with protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood clotting
B)  fluid balance
C)  cell growth and repair
D)  sparing glucose for energy useE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The basic building blocks of protein are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids
B)  polypeptides
C)  enzymes
D)  hormonesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A high-quality protein used as a standard for measuring the quality of other proteins is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  milk
B)  beef
C)  egg white
D)  soybeanE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 7: Proteins

Proteins help regulate blood pH by ________.

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The nucleotide units that represent a specific amino acid in protein synthesis are called ________.

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Kwashiorkor ________.

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Good sources of high-quality (complete) protein include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Which of the following amino acids is classified as a "conditionally essential" amino acid?

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The body needs 18 different amino acids to function properly.

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Protein quality is determined by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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A high-quality protein used as a standard for measuring the quality of other proteins is ________.

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The sequential order of the amino acids in the polypeptide chain is called the ________.

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Dietary proteins supply ______ kcal per gram.

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During times of recovery from illness or injury,protein needs may range from 0.8 to 2.0 g/kg body weight.

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An antibody is ________.

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The lack of an immune response to foreign compounds entering the body is called ________.

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For the average North American,protein needs can be easily met through our typical diets without the need for supplementation.

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High-protein diets are often associated with increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

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Once a food allergy has developed,it persists throughout life.

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After major surgery,hospital patients may be at risk of PEM due to ________.

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Which bodily function is not associated with protein?

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An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal is ________.

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The basic building blocks of protein are ________.

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