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Chapter 6 Trivia
Protein
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
10/29/2007

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Term

To denature a protein is to change its _________.

Definition
function
Term
Cells are composed of ____%-_____% protein
Definition
10%-30%
Term

Hydrolysis of proteins mainly occurs in the:

a. small intestine
b. stomach
c. mouth

Definition

b. stomach

Term

True or False:

Most people want to have a positive nitrogen balance.

Definition
False; most people want an equilibrium.
Term
How can you increase the digestibility of a plant protein?
Definition
By combining it with animal protein, ex: chili.
Term
What is the reference protein and why?
Definition

an egg because it meets the requirements of young children therefore it must meet the adult requirements.

Term
What age range does Kwashiorkor usually occur in? Marasmus?
Definition
Kwashiorkor: 18 mths. - 2 years old

Marasmus: 6-18 mths.
Term
What can the body do if it does not have an essential amino acid needed to make a protein?
Definition

It can break down some of its own proteins to get it

Term
How many of the amino acids that we use are essential?
Definition
9
Term
Each amino acid contains an ______ group, ________ group, _________ atom, and a distinctive _______ group.
Definition
amino; acid; hydrogen; side
Term
What is the function of tRNA?
Definition
to collect amino acids from the cell fluid and bring them to the mRNA.
Term
Sickle-cell anemia is the result of what kind of error in the synthesis process?
Definition
a sequencing error
Term
How many grams per kilogram of protein should a person have in a day?
Definition

0.8g/kg/day

Term

An abundance of dietary protein is common in what 2 countries?

Definition
The US and Canada
Term
True or False:

Amino acid supplements are essential for the body.
Definition

False; too much of an amino acid can limit the absorption of other amino acids and can become toxic.

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