Chapter 6: Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The portion of an amino acid that contains nitrogen is called the side chain. amine group. acid group. nitrate cluster. Answer: b) amine group. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The portion of an amino acid that contains nitrogen is called the side chain. amine group. acid group. nitrate cluster. Answer: b) amine group. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Nonessential amino acids are amino acids that the body does not need for normal functioning. amino acids that the body is unable to synthesize. amino acids that the body is able to synthesize in sufficient quantities to meet its needs. amino acids such as phenylalanine that the body cannot metabolize. Answer: c) amino acids that the body is able to synthesize in sufficient quantities to meet its needs. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Nonessential amino acids are amino acids that the body does not need for normal functioning. amino acids that the body is unable to synthesize. amino acids that the body is able to synthesize in sufficient quantities to meet its needs. amino acids such as phenylalanine that the body cannot metabolize. Answer: c) amino acids that the body is able to synthesize in sufficient quantities to meet its needs. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The process of combining peanut butter and whole-wheat bread to make a complete protein is called deamination. vegetarianism. transamination. mutual supplementation. Answer: d) mutual supplementation. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The process of combining peanut butter and whole-wheat bread to make a complete protein is called deamination. vegetarianism. transamination. mutual supplementation. Answer: d) mutual supplementation. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Polypeptides in the small intestine are broken down by hydrochloric acid. pepsin. proteases. phosphofructokinase. Answer: c) proteases. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Polypeptides in the small intestine are broken down by hydrochloric acid. pepsin. proteases. phosphofructokinase. Answer: c) proteases. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Proteins and carbohydrates are the body's two primary sources of energy. are taken from the blood and body tissues when needed for energy. are converted by the liver to urea, which is transported to the kidneys for excretion in urine. contribute about 28% of an average adult's energy needs. Answer: b) are taken from the blood and body tissues when needed for energy. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Proteins and carbohydrates are the body's two primary sources of energy. are taken from the blood and body tissues when needed for energy. are converted by the liver to urea, which is transported to the kidneys for excretion in urine. contribute about 28% of an average adult's energy needs. Answer: b) are taken from the blood and body tissues when needed for energy. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Alyson is a 22-year-old vegetarian athlete training to compete in the New York City marathon. Her daily recommended protein intake is about 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. Answer: a) 1.3 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Alyson is a 22-year-old vegetarian athlete training to compete in the New York City marathon. Her daily recommended protein intake is about 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. Answer: a) 1.3 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following statements about high-protein diets is true? Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes is conclusive. Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an increased risk for bone fractures is conclusive. Research suggests that higher intakes of animal and soy protein protect bone in older women. Both a and b are true. Answer: c) Research suggests that higher intakes of animal and soy protein protect bone in older women. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following statements about high-protein diets is true? Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes is conclusive. Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an increased risk for bone fractures is conclusive. Research suggests that higher intakes of animal and soy protein protect bone in older women. Both a and b are true. Answer: c) Research suggests that higher intakes of animal and soy protein protect bone in older women. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following is a good source of protein, fiber, and healthful, unsaturated fats? red meat skim milk green, leafy vegetables walnuts Answer: d) walnuts © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following is a good source of protein, fiber, and healthful, unsaturated fats? red meat skim milk green, leafy vegetables walnuts Answer: d) walnuts © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following meals would be appropriate in a balanced and adequate vegan diet? rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and almond milk veggie dog, bun, and a banana–yogurt milkshake brown rice and green tea egg salad on whole-wheat toast, broccoli, carrot sticks, and soy milk Answer: a) rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and almond milk © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following meals would be appropriate in a balanced and adequate vegan diet? rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and almond milk veggie dog, bun, and a banana–yogurt milkshake brown rice and green tea egg salad on whole-wheat toast, broccoli, carrot sticks, and soy milk Answer: a) rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and almond milk © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

In sickle cell anemia, a single amino acid in hemoglobin is changed. red blood cells lose their characteristic doughnut-like shape. normal blood flow is disrupted. all of the above are true. Answer: d) all of the above are true. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

In sickle cell anemia, a single amino acid in hemoglobin is changed. red blood cells lose their characteristic doughnut-like shape. normal blood flow is disrupted. all of the above are true. Answer: d) all of the above are true. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.