Part 1

Question 1

Protein

Answer 1

Long chains of subunits that are seen as 3 dimensional structures

Question 2

Amino Acid

Answer 2

Subunit of a protein
Contains an amino group attached to a carbon skeleton

Question 3

Dipeptide

Answer 3

Two amino acids bonded together

Question 4

Polypeptide

Answer 4

Multiple amino acids bonded together

Question 5

R- Group

Answer 5

The group that makes each amino acid unique from others
Determines structure Determines Function

Question 6

Peptide Bond

Answer 6

Links two amino acids together Broken during digestion

Question 7

Amino Group

Answer 7

Nitrogen containing group
Must be removed for the amino acid
to be broken down

Question 8

Carbon Skeleton

Answer 8

Contains: Central Carbon Acid Group
R- Group

Question 9

Translation

Answer 9

The formation of a protein from amino acids following the ordered code of RNA
Occurs in cytoplasm (at ribosome)

Question 10

Transcription

Answer 10

Formation of RNA from the DNA code
Occurs in the nucleus

Question 11

Non Essential Amino Acids

Answer 11

Can be produced in the body from essential amino acids

Question 12

Essential Amino Acids

Answer 12

Cannot be produced in the body Must be consumed in the diet

Question 13

Transamination

Answer 13

Transfer of amine group from an amino acid to the carbon skeleton to form a new (different) amino acid

Question 14

Deamination

Answer 14

Removal of an amino group from an amino acid

Question 15

Marmasmus

Answer 15

Protein- Energy Deficiency
-Hunger and Famine -Look starved and wasted -Growth Stunting -Increased risk of infection

Question 16

Nitrogen Excretion

Answer 16

Loss of nitrogen in
1)Feces (proteins)
2) Hair, skin, and nails (protein 3) Urine (Urea)

Question 17

Kwashiorkor

Answer 17

Protein Malnutrition
1. Impaired Growth
2. Mental Retardation
3. Impaired Immune function 4. Edema
5. Intestinal Malabsorption

Question 18

Types of Vegetarianism

Answer 18

1) Vegan- no animal based products
2) Lacto-Vegetarian (Milk Products)
3) Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian (Milk and Eggs)
4) Pseudo-Vegetarian- consciously avoids animal products but will consume