Which of the following food groups has the highest protein content?
A) Rice, breads, and cereals
B) Lean meats, eggs, and fish
C) Pasta, butter, and noodles
D) Jam, dried beans, and carrots
Q. 2Which of the following statements is true of the secondary structure of a protein?
A) It occurs when two or more polypeptide chains join together.
B) It involves the folding of the polypeptide into an organized and predictable pattern.
C) It is determined by the genetic code embedded in the strands of the DNA.
D) It determines the protein's most basic chemical and physical characteristics.
Q. 3Sarah, an 8-year-old girl, suffers from swelling of abdomen, hands, and feet. Her doctor examines her and reports that the swelling is due to a low level of albumin in her blood that has led to fluid accumulation in her tissues. In this scenario, Sarah suffers from a condition called _____.
A) anaphylaxis
B) edema
C) phenylketonuria
D) marasmus
Q. 4The Institute of Medicine's Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) recommend that you consume:
A) 1.4-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram body weight per day.
B) 10 to 35 percent of your energy as protein.
C) 15 to 30 percent of your body weight as protein.
D) 1.2 to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram body weight per day.
Q. 5Farah was diagnosed with aspartic acid deficiency. This is most likely due to the:
A) defective absorption of essential amino acids.
B) insufficient intake of aspartic acid.
C) insufficient synthesis of aspartic acid.
D) delayed process of protein denaturation.
Q. 6Some infants cannot synthesize several of the traditionally nonessential amino acids. These amino acids must be obtained from the diet until the baby matures and are referred to as__________.
A) complementary amino acids
B) limiting amino acids
C) conditionally essential amino acids
D) nonessential amino acids
Q. 7Elizabeth, a 12-year-old girl, suffers from indigestion every time she consumes dairy products like milk and cheese. However, dairy consumption has never triggered an immune response in her. In this case, the reason for such physiological reaction is most likely due to _____.
A) food allergy
B) anaphylaxis
C) edema
D) food intolerance
Q. 8Hannah, a 23-year-old woman, suffers from chills and fever. A clinical diagnosis of her blood sample shows that she has typhoid. In this scenario, which of the following proteins are most likely to be produced in her body as a defense mechanism?
A) Ovalbumin
B) Cholecystokinin
C) Amylase
D) Immunoglobulin
Q. 9In the process of digestion, the release of the hormone gastrin is caused by the:
A) presence of food in the stomach.
B) secretion of saliva in the mouth.
C) mechanical digestion of proteins in the mouth.
D) secretion of mucus and pepsinogen in the stomach.