Question 1

Explain why severe edema is a common sign in kwashiorkor.

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Kwashiorkor is characterized by an inade...

Question 2

The biggest risk for vegetarians is not consuming enough

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A)   vitamin C.
B)   vitamin B6.
C)   vitamin B12.
D)   vitamin B3.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Children with kwashiorkor typically have a diet that is high in carbohydrates and extremely low in.

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A)   protein.
B)   fats.
C)   calcium.
D)   glucose.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Explain the difference between an incomplete protein and complete protein. Give an example of a food containing each of these types of protein.

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An incomplete protein is a protein that ...

Question 5

A high- protein diet has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe protein synthesis in a cell. Include the following terms: nucleus, ribosome, DNA, mRNA, tRNA, amino acids, and cytoplasm.

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DNA in the nucleus stores the coded gene...

Question 7

Some nonessential amino acids can become conditionally essential if the body cannot make them because of bouts of illness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People with marasmus are starving.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The PDCAAS is a measure of protein quantity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Proteins can be denatured or rendered inactive by which of the following factors?

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A)   carbohydrates
B)   cold
C)   fats
D)   acidsE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Consuming too much of any one amino acid in protein supplements can impede absorption of other amino acids in the intestinal tract.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vitamin A is found only in animal foods, but vegetarians can meet their needs by consuming its precursor, beta- carotene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A gram of protein contains _________ calories.

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A)   5
B)   10
C)   3
D)   4E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

An RNA segment that codes for a specific protein is a gene.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An amino acid that can be synthesized in the body is considered to be

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A)   nonessential.
B)   complementary.
C)   essential.
D)   conditional.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A protein is considered a complete protein if it contains all eleven nonessential amino acids and some of the nine essential amino acids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Once DNA leaves the nucleus, mRNA copies of it are made and brought to a ribosome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The nitrogen removed from an amino acid generates ammonia, which is converted to _________ and excreted in the urine.

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A)   protein
B)   urea
C)   carbon
D)   sodiumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements about soy is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is increasingly rejected by vegetarians as part of their diet.
B)   Its popularity is decreasing in the United States.
C)   It is a low- quality protein source that is high in saturated fat.
D)   It may be harmful for individuals at high risk of developing breast cancer.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is a consequence of a severe deficiency of dietary protein?

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A)   kwashiorkor
B)   marasmus
C)   obesity
D)   type 2 diabetesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 6: Proteins and Amino Acids

People with marasmus are starving.

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Briefly describe protein synthesis in a cell. Include the following terms: nucleus, ribosome, DNA, mRNA, tRNA, amino acids, and cytoplasm.

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Once DNA leaves the nucleus, mRNA copies of it are made and brought to a ribosome.

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Proteins can be denatured or rendered inactive by which of the following factors?

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A gram of protein contains _________ calories.

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An RNA segment that codes for a specific protein is a gene.

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The nitrogen removed from an amino acid generates ammonia, which is converted to _________ and excreted in the urine.

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Consuming too much of any one amino acid in protein supplements can impede absorption of other amino acids in the intestinal tract.

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Explain why severe edema is a common sign in kwashiorkor.

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A protein is considered a complete protein if it contains all eleven nonessential amino acids and some of the nine essential amino acids.

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Explain the difference between an incomplete protein and complete protein. Give an example of a food containing each of these types of protein.

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Which of the following conditions is a consequence of a severe deficiency of dietary protein?

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An amino acid that can be synthesized in the body is considered to be

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Vitamin A is found only in animal foods, but vegetarians can meet their needs by consuming its precursor, beta- carotene.

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The PDCAAS is a measure of protein quantity.

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A high- protein diet has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.

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Which of the following statements about soy is correct?

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Children with kwashiorkor typically have a diet that is high in carbohydrates and extremely low in.

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The biggest risk for vegetarians is not consuming enough

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Some nonessential amino acids can become conditionally essential if the body cannot make them because of bouts of illness.

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