Which molecule gathers the amino acids within the cell that are needed to make a desired protein? ...

Which molecule gathers the amino acids within the cell that are needed to make a desired protein?
 
  A) DNA
  B) mRNA
  C) gene
  D) tRNA

Q. 2

Approximately how many grams of protein are turned over daily in the body?
 
  A) 50 grams
  B) 100 grams
  C) 150 grams
  D) 200 grams

Q. 3

The term protein turnover means
 
  A) the flipping over of the protein molecule in the body.
  B) the continual degrading and synthesis of protein.
  C) the conversion of protein to carbohydrate.
  D) the breakdown of protein to amino acids.

Q. 4

Your body replenishes its stock of essential amino acids by
 
  A) making new amino acids.
  B) converting carbohydrate to amino acids.
  C) degrading its proteins.
  D) converting essential fats to amino acids.

Q. 5

The denaturing of a protein can be caused by
 
  A) heat.
  B) acids.
  C) salts.
  D) all of the above.

Q. 6

Stomach acid denatures protein, preparing it for the action of
 
  A) phytosterols.
  B) digestive enzymes.
  C) the essential fatty acids.
  D) soluble fiber.

Q. 7

When a protein is denatured
 
  A) the function is altered.
  B) the sequence of amino acids is altered.
  C) some amino acids are eliminated.
  D) none of the above happen.