Transcript 6. Proteins
Chapter 6 Clicker Questions
Chapter 6:
Proteins: Crucial
Components of
All Body Tissues
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The portion of an amino acid that contains
nitrogen is called the
a)
b)
c)
d)
side chain.
amine group.
acid group.
nitrate cluster.
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The portion of an amino acid that contains
nitrogen is called the
a)
b)
c)
d)
side chain.
amine group.
acid group.
nitrate cluster.
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Nonessential amino acids are
a) amino acids that the body does not need for
normal functioning.
b) amino acids that the body is unable to synthesize.
c) amino acids that the body is able to synthesize
in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.
d) amino acids such as phenylalanine that the body
cannot metabolize.
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Nonessential amino acids are
a) amino acids that the body does not need for
normal functioning.
b) amino acids that the body is unable to synthesize.
c) amino acids that the body is able to synthesize
in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.
d) amino acids such as phenylalanine that the body
cannot metabolize.
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The process of combining peanut butter and
whole-wheat bread to make a complete protein is
called
a)
b)
c)
d)
deamination.
vegetarianism.
transamination.
mutual supplementation.
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The process of combining peanut butter and
whole-wheat bread to make a complete protein is
called
a)
b)
c)
d)
deamination.
vegetarianism.
transamination.
mutual supplementation.
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Polypeptides in the small intestine are broken
down by
a)
b)
c)
d)
hydrochloric acid.
pepsin.
proteases.
phosphofructokinase.
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Polypeptides in the small intestine are broken
down by
a)
b)
c)
d)
hydrochloric acid.
pepsin.
proteases.
phosphofructokinase.
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Proteins
a) and carbohydrates are the body's two primary
sources of energy.
b) are taken from the blood and body tissues when
needed for energy.
c) are converted by the liver to urea, which is
transported to the kidneys for excretion in urine.
d) contribute about 28% of an average adult's energy
needs.
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Proteins
a) and carbohydrates are the body's two primary
sources of energy.
b) are taken from the blood and body tissues
when needed for energy.
c) are converted by the liver to urea, which is
transported to the kidneys for excretion in urine.
d) contribute about 28% of an average adult's energy
needs.
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Alyson is a 22-year-old vegetarian athlete training
to compete in the New York City marathon. Her
daily recommended protein intake is about
a)
b)
c)
d)
1.3 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight.
1.2 to 1.4 grams per kilogram of body weight.
0.9 to 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight.
0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.
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Alyson is a 22-year-old vegetarian athlete training
to compete in the New York City marathon. Her
daily recommended protein intake is about
a)
b)
c)
d)
1.3 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight.
1.2 to 1.4 grams per kilogram of body weight.
0.9 to 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight.
0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.
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Which of the following statements about
high-protein diets is true?
a) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an
increased risk for heart attacks and strokes is
conclusive.
b) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an
increased risk for bone fractures is conclusive.
c) Research suggests that higher intakes of
animal and soy protein protect bone in older
women.
d) Both a and b are true.
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Which of the following statements about
high-protein diets is true?
a) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an
increased risk for heart attacks and strokes is
conclusive.
b) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an
increased risk for bone fractures is conclusive.
c) Research suggests that higher intakes of
animal and soy protein protect bone in older
women.
d) Both a and b are true.
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Which of the following is a good source of protein,
fiber, and healthful, unsaturated fats?
a)
b)
c)
d)
red meat
skim milk
green, leafy vegetables
walnuts
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Which of the following is a good source of protein,
fiber, and healthful, unsaturated fats?
a)
b)
c)
d)
red meat
skim milk
green, leafy vegetables
walnuts
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Which of the following meals would be appropriate
in a balanced and adequate vegan diet?
a) rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and
almond milk
b) veggie dog, bun, and a banana–yogurt milkshake
c) brown rice and green tea
d) egg salad on whole-wheat toast, broccoli, carrot
sticks, and soy milk
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Which of the following meals would be appropriate
in a balanced and adequate vegan diet?
a) rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and
almond milk
b) veggie dog, bun, and a banana–yogurt milkshake
c) brown rice and green tea
d) egg salad on whole-wheat toast, broccoli, carrot
sticks, and soy milk
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In sickle cell anemia,
a) a single amino acid in hemoglobin is changed.
b) red blood cells lose their characteristic doughnutlike shape.
c) normal blood flow is disrupted.
d) all of the above are true.
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In sickle cell anemia,
a) a single amino acid in hemoglobin is changed.
b) red blood cells lose their characteristic doughnutlike shape.
c) normal blood flow is disrupted.
d) all of the above are true.
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