Clicker questions the science of NUTRITON 4th by thompson manore and vaughan chapter 08

Nonessential amino acids area amino acids that the body does not need for normal functioning.. b amino acids that the body is unable to synthesize.c amino acids that the body is able to

Chapter 6 Clicker Questions

The portion of an amino acid that contains nitrogen is called the

a) side chain

b) amine group

c) acid group

d) nitrate cluster

The portion of an amino acid that contains nitrogen is called the

a) side chain

b) amine group.

c) acid group

d) nitrate cluster

Nonessential amino acids are

a) amino acids that the body does not need for

normal functioning

b) amino acids that the body is unable to synthesize.c) amino acids that the body is able to synthesize

in sufficient quantities to meet its needs

d) amino acids such as phenylalanine that the body

cannot metabolize

Nonessential amino acids are

a) amino acids that the body does not need for

normal functioning

b) amino acids that the body is unable to synthesize

c) amino acids that the body is able to synthesize

in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.

d) amino acids such as phenylalanine that the body

cannot metabolize

The process of combining peanut butter and

whole-wheat bread to make a complete protein is called

a) deamination

b) vegetarianism

c) transamination

d) mutual supplementation

The process of combining peanut butter and

whole-wheat bread to make a complete protein is called

a) deamination

b) vegetarianism

c) transamination

d) mutual supplementation.

Polypeptides in the small intestine are broken down by

a) hydrochloric acid

b) pepsin

c) proteases

d) phosphofructokinase

Polypeptides in the small intestine are broken down by

a) hydrochloric acid

b) pepsin

c) proteases.

d) phosphofructokinase

a) and carbohydrates are the body's two primary

sources of energy

b) are taken from the blood and body tissues when

needed for energy

c) are converted by the liver to urea, which is

transported to the kidneys for excretion in urine

d) contribute about 28% of an average adult's energy

needs

a) and carbohydrates are the body's two primary

sources of energy

b) are taken from the blood and body tissues

when needed for energy.

c) are converted by the liver to urea, which is

transported to the kidneys for excretion in urine

d) contribute about 28% of an average adult's energy

Alyson is a 22-year-old vegetarian athlete training

to compete in the New York City marathon Her daily recommended protein intake is about

a) 1.3 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight

b) 1.2 to 1.4 grams per kilogram of body weight

c) 0.9 to 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight

d) 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight

Alyson is a 22-year-old vegetarian athlete training

to compete in the New York City marathon Her daily recommended protein intake is about

a) 1.3 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight.

b) 1.2 to 1.4 grams per kilogram of body weight

c) 0.9 to 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight

d) 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight

Which of the following statements about

high-protein diets is true?

a) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an

increased risk for heart attacks and strokes is conclusive

b) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an

increased risk for bone fractures is conclusive

c) Research suggests that higher intakes of

animal and soy protein protect bone in older women

Which of the following statements about

high-protein diets is true?

a) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an

increased risk for heart attacks and strokes is conclusive

b) Research evidence linking high-protein diets to an

increased risk for bone fractures is conclusive

c) Research suggests that higher intakes of

animal and soy protein protect bone in older

Which of the following is a good source of protein, fiber, and healthful, unsaturated fats?

a) red meat

b) skim milk

c) green, leafy vegetables

d) walnuts

Which of the following is a good source of protein, fiber, and healthful, unsaturated fats?

a) red meat

b) skim milk

c) green, leafy vegetables

d) walnuts

Which of the following meals would be appropriate

in a balanced and adequate vegan diet?

a) rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and

almond milkb) veggie dog, bun, and a banana–yogurt milkshake

c) brown rice and green tea

d) egg salad on whole-wheat toast, broccoli, carrot

sticks, and soy milk

Which of the following meals would be appropriate

in a balanced and adequate vegan diet?

a) rice, pinto beans, acorn squash, soy butter, and

almond milk

b) veggie dog, bun, and a banana–yogurt milkshake

c) brown rice and green tea

d) egg salad on whole-wheat toast, broccoli, carrot

sticks, and soy milk

In sickle cell anemia,

a) a single amino acid in hemoglobin is changed.b) red blood cells lose their characteristic doughnut-

like shape

c) normal blood flow is disrupted

d) all of the above are true

In sickle cell anemia,

a) a single amino acid in hemoglobin is changed.b) red blood cells lose their characteristic doughnut-

like shape

c) normal blood flow is disrupted

d) all of the above are true.