Question 1

Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once.
a.Contains 100% protein
b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate
c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat
d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat
-Egg whites

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The answer of Match the food with its nutrient content....

Question 2

The secondary (2nd level)  structure of the protein determines its ____.

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A)   function
B)   shape
C)   rigidity or stability
D)   ability to bind with other compoundsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

What effect does insufficient energy (kcal)  intake have on protein need?

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A)   Increases protein need
B)   Decreases protein need
C)   No effect on protein need
D)   Spares protein needE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

What is the purported mechanism for glucosamine supplementation?

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A)   Increased rate of skeletal muscle synthesis
B)   Attenuation of the body's inflammatory response
C)   Prevention of the breakdown of cartilage
D)   Suppression of the immune systemE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c. Complete protein
d. Incomplete protein
e. Complementary protein
f. Branched chain amino acid
-Phenylalanine

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The answer of a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c....

Question 6

Explain why a biochemist would object to the use of the term "oxidation of amino acids."

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A biochemist would object to the use of the term "oxidation of amino acids" because it oversimplifies the complex biochemical processes involved. While it is true that amino acids can undergo oxidation reactions, this term does not accurately capture the diverse and intricate ways in which amino acids are metabolized in living organisms.

Amino acids can be broken down through various pathways such as transamination, deamination, and decarboxylation, which involve more than just simple oxidation reactions. Additionally, the term "oxidation" may imply a purely destructive process, when in reality, the metabolism of amino acids serves important functions in the body, such as energy production, protein synthesis, and the synthesis of important molecules like neurotransmitters and hormones.

By using the term "oxidation of amino acids," important nuances and complexities of amino acid metabolism are overlooked. A more accurate and comprehensive description of these processes would involve a broader understanding of the various metabolic pathways and biochemical transformations that amino acids undergo within living organisms.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?

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A)   Ammonia is not toxic to the body.
B)   Ammonia is converted to urea in the kidneys.
C)   Ammonia is produced by the catabolism of amino acids.
D)   Ammonia is produced in the muscle as a result of the breakdown of ATP.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

On a gram for gram basis, protein has approximately the same amount of energy as ____.

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A)   carbohydrate
B)   fat
C)   alcohol
D)   mineralsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What is the "anabolic window?"

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A)   Amount of time between the ingestion of protein and its absorption
B)   Amount of time between the absorption of protein and its metabolism
C)   A post-exercise state that favors muscle recovery and growth
D)   Any time that plasma insulin levels are lowE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 10

Which amino acid is found in the greatest concentration in the amino acid pool?

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A)   Alanine
B)   Glutamine
C)   Leucine
D)   No one amino acid predominates.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Consumption of both carbohydrates and proteins are recommended after exercise to provide the body the energy and nutrients needed for proper recovery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acid supplementation?

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A)   The supplements appear to be effective at recommended dose.
B)   Amino acid supplementation is not safe.
C)   Supplementation typically raises the concentration of amino acids above the normal level.
D)   Possible contamination is not an issue.Enter the appropriate word(s)  to complete the statement.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once.
a.Contains 100% protein
b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate
c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat
d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat
-Peanut butter

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The answer of Match the food with its nutrient content....

Question 14

Which athlete would likely use protein as an energy source during competition?

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A)   Marathon runner
B)   800 meter runner
C)   Body builder
D)   RowerE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 15

The _____ system is highly dependent on protein because of rapid cell turnover.

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A)   renal
B)   immune
C)   neurological
D)   cardiovascularE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c. Complete protein
d. Incomplete protein
e. Complementary protein
f. Branched chain amino acid
-Valine

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The answer of a. Dispensible amino acid
b. Indispensible amino acid
c....

Question 17

The goal of combining complementary proteins is to provide the body with all of the __________ amino acids needed for growth and maintenance of tissues.

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The answer of The goal of combining complementary proteins is...

Question 18

One gram of protein yields approximately how many kcal?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   4
C)   7
D)   9E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once.
a.Contains 100% protein
b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate
c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat
d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat
-Dark meat turkey

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The answer of Match the food with its nutrient content....

Question 20

The majority of athletes consume a sufficient amount of protein.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Proteins

Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once. a.Contains 100% protein b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat -Egg whites

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The secondary (2nd level) structure of the protein determines its ____.

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What effect does insufficient energy (kcal) intake have on protein need?

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What is the purported mechanism for glucosamine supplementation?

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a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Phenylalanine

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Explain why a biochemist would object to the use of the term "oxidation of amino acids."

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?

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On a gram for gram basis, protein has approximately the same amount of energy as ____.

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What is the "anabolic window?"

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Which amino acid is found in the greatest concentration in the amino acid pool?

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Consumption of both carbohydrates and proteins are recommended after exercise to provide the body the energy and nutrients needed for proper recovery.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acid supplementation?

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Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once. a.Contains 100% protein b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat -Peanut butter

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Which athlete would likely use protein as an energy source during competition?

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The _____ system is highly dependent on protein because of rapid cell turnover.

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a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Valine

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The goal of combining complementary proteins is to provide the body with all of the __________ amino acids needed for growth and maintenance of tissues.

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One gram of protein yields approximately how many kcal?

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Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once. a.Contains 100% protein b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat -Dark meat turkey

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The majority of athletes consume a sufficient amount of protein.

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Exam 5: Proteins

Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once. a.Contains 100% protein b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat -Egg whites

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The secondary (2nd level) structure of the protein determines its ____.

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What effect does insufficient energy (kcal) intake have on protein need?

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What is the purported mechanism for glucosamine supplementation?

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a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Phenylalanine

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Explain why a biochemist would object to the use of the term "oxidation of amino acids."

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?

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On a gram for gram basis, protein has approximately the same amount of energy as ____.

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What is the "anabolic window?"

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Which amino acid is found in the greatest concentration in the amino acid pool?

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Consumption of both carbohydrates and proteins are recommended after exercise to provide the body the energy and nutrients needed for proper recovery.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acid supplementation?

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Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once. a.Contains 100% protein b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat -Peanut butter

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Which athlete would likely use protein as an energy source during competition?

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The _____ system is highly dependent on protein because of rapid cell turnover.

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a. Dispensible amino acid b. Indispensible amino acid c. Complete protein d. Incomplete protein e. Complementary protein f. Branched chain amino acid -Valine

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The goal of combining complementary proteins is to provide the body with all of the __________ amino acids needed for growth and maintenance of tissues.

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One gram of protein yields approximately how many kcal?

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Match the food with its nutrient content. Use each answer only once. a.Contains 100% protein b.Contains protein and fat but no carbohydrate c.Contains protein and carbohydrate but no fat d.Contains protein, carbohydrate, and fat -Dark meat turkey

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The majority of athletes consume a sufficient amount of protein.

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