Question 1

Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's

Accepted Answer

A)  golgi apparatus.
B)  DNA.
C)  ribosomes.
D)  plasma membrane.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age,weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrigenetics.
B)  nutrifanatics.
C)  nutripronomics.
D)  nutrigenomics.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspartic acid
B)  Homocysteine
C)  Alanine
D)  MethionineE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label

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A)  does not provide information about the amount of protein in a serving of the food.
B)  typically includes information about the bioavailability of protein in the product.
C)  provides information about a product's essential amino acid content.
D)  does not include information about the product's protein quality.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peanuts and other nuts
B)  Fish and shellfish
C)  Carrots and celery
D)  Wheat and shellfishE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

Accepted Answer

A)  aspartic acid
B)  taurine
C)  glutamic acid
D)  tryptophanE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas
B)  liver
C)  small intestine
D)  pituitary glandE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke.
B)  arthritis.
C)  coronary artery disease.
D)  dehydration.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

Accepted Answer

A)  125
B)  345
C)  57
D)  47E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in foods,particularly those of plant origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alanine
B)  Glycine
C)  Isoleucine
D)  LysineE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C
B)  fiber
C)  energy
D)  magnesiumE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas.Based on this information,she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of

Accepted Answer

A)  amylase.
B)  lipase.
C)  trypsin.
D)  pepsin.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming foods that contain gluten.
B)  eating foods that contain phenylalanine.
C)  taking dietary supplements that contain homocysteine.
D)  lying down after meals.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation.Based on this information,her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative
B)  positive
C)  denatured
D)  activatedE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

_____ is an essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  Threonine
B)  Serine
C)  Homocysteine
D)  AlanineE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium
B)  chloride
C)  iron
D)  nitrogenE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following label resources can you use to determine whether a canned food has high quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein disclaimer
B)  Nutrition Facts panel
C)  Ingredients' list
D)  Daily Value for proteinE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has

Accepted Answer

A)  cystic fibrosis.
B)  amino acid toxicity syndrome.
C)  PKU.
D)  IBD.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from

Accepted Answer

A)  measles.
B)  hyperglycemia.
C)  celiac disease.
D)  diabetes.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom.The substance has nitrogen,carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in its chemical structure.Based on this information,the compound is probably a

Accepted Answer

A)  mineral salt.
B)  triglyceride.
C)  protein.
D)  polysaccharide.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 7: Proteins

A person suffering from celiac disease must avoid

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Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.

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Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs.

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Isabella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds.Based on her body weight,her RDA for protein is about _____ grams.

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A child with protein-energy malnutrition has a high risk of dying from

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Cameron was born with a condition that requires him to limit eating foods that contain phenylalanine.Based on this information,Cameron has

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_____ is an essential amino acid.

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Instructions for making proteins are coded in a cell's

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Although Jerome and Joseph are the same age,weight and height; Jerome requires more vitamin C than Joseph.This is an example of

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Which of the following label resources can you use to determine whether a canned food has high quality protein?

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The ____ is the primary site for nonessential amino acid production in humans.

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Lucy has a disease that affects the functioning of her pancreas.Based on this information,she may have difficulty digesting proteins because of a lack of

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Which of the following substances is usually the limiting amino acid in foods,particularly those of plant origin?

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Consuming too much protein or excess amino acids can contribute to

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Rosa is a teenager who has an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation.Based on this information,her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

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Which of the following foods is not usually responsible for causing allergic responses?

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A team of food scientists wants to develop a formula diet for newborns that is a nutritionally complete food that replaces human milk.To support normal infant development,the formula must have _____ as an ingredient.

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The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label

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_____ is an essential amino acid.

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A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom.The substance has nitrogen,carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in its chemical structure.Based on this information,the compound is probably a

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