__________is an example of an essential amino acid.

__________is an example of an essential amino acid.
 A) Alanine
  B) Proline
  C) Glutamine
  D) Valine

Q. 2

_____ is a rapid immune response that causes a sudden drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, and a narrowing of the airways.
 A) Ascites
  B) Anaphylaxis
  C) Edema
  D) Marasmus

Q. 3

Which of the following aids in giving rise to protein shape?
 A) The presence of at least a thousand peptides in a protein molecule
  B) The weakly charged states of amino and carboxylic acid groups
  C) The structure of the side chain component of an amino acid
  D) The presence of a central nitrogen atom and an ester group

Q. 4

Which of the following statements is true of the amount of protein required for endurance and strength-trained athletes as concluded by the American College of Sports Medicine?
 A) They require 1.2 to 1.7 g/kg/day of protein.
  B) They require the same amount of protein required by nonathletes.
  C) They require 0.8 g/kg/day of protein.
  D) They require twice the amount of protein required by nonathletes.

Q. 5

The three common components of all amino acids are:
 A) a central carbon atom, an amino group, and a carboxylic acid group.
  B) a halide group, an amino group, and a ketone group.
  C) a central aldehyde group, an amino group, and an alkaloid group.
  D) a nitrogen atom, an amino group, and an ether group.

Q. 6

Which of the following is a function of the hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach during protein digestion?
 A) It triggers the secretion of the hormone gastrin.
  B) It denatures proteins and converts pepsinogen to pepsin.
  C) It initiates the mechanical digestion of food.
  D) It converts pancreatic proenzymes to pancreatic proteases.

Q. 7

John suffers from allergic reactions like skin lesions and edema. He visits a doctor, and after a number of tests, it is found that John is deficient in the amino acid methionine. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely the reason for the amino acid deficiency?
 A) Insufficient intake of methionine
  B) Defective synthesis of methionine
  C) Sporadic process of transamination
  D) Inadequate intake of nonessential amino acids