8.2 Proteins

Question 1

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Answer 1

nitrogen

Question 2

The individual “beads” on a chain of proteins are made up of

Answer 2

amino acids.

Question 3

The specific function of a protein is determined by

Answer 3

its three-dimensional shape

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a major function of protein in the human body?

Answer 4

providing energy to the body

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Answer 5

HCI inhibits the digestion of fat.

Question 6

The process of combining two incomplete proteins to make a compete protein is called

Answer 6

protein complementation.

Question 7

Jorge is a reasonably healthy 21 year old college student who is sedentary. He is 5’11’’ tall and weighs 175 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend he consume each day?

Answer 7

64 grams

Question 8

Which of the following is a protein-energy malnutrition disease that is associated with famines and characterized by a lack of energy and nutrients?

Answer 8

marasmus

Question 9

In the absence of adequate carbohydrate the body can break down protein to provide glucose to the brain by a process known as

Answer 9

gluconeogenesis

Question 10

A complete protein

Answer 10

contains all nine essential amino acids.