The Science of Nutrition Study Set 1

Imagine your body is in the process of building a protein and finds that the supply of tryptophan is the smallest in relation to the body's need. In this case, tryptophan is considered to be the:

Carlos has a burrito with beans and rice for dinner. He has used the ________ to ensure he is getting a complete protein.

The specific function of a protein is determined by its:

Which part of an individual amino acid distinguishes it from other amino acids?

The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called:

A complete protein:

The part of the protein molecule that carries nitrogen is the:

A genetic mutation can alter the protein being produced by changing:

Oligopeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.

Which of the following amino acids is essential?

Amino acids are joined together by which specific bond?

Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is the by-product of this process?

Foods that can be combined to provide all nine essential amino acids are called:

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

How many amino acids are considered to be essential?

Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins?

Protein digestion begins in the:

In some cases, cooking a food can prevent an allergic reaction to the offending protein. Why might this be?

The sequential order of the amino acids is called the:

The side chain of an amino acid is often referred to as the ________ group.