Chapter 8: Biochemistry And Nutrition Flashcards
What organic compound is implicated in Diabetes mellitus?
Ketones
What organic compound is implicated in Atherosclerosis?
Cholesterol
What organic compound is implicated in Phenylketonuria?
Phenylalanine
Blood plasma that appears cloudy may be an indication of what condition?
A- Diabetes
B- Lipemia
C- Anemia
D- Acidosis
B- Lipemia
How would you classify a carbohydrate containing 5 saccharide units?
A- Monosaccharide
B- Disaccharide
C- Oligosaccharide
D- Polysaccharide
C- Oligosaccharide
What is the primary source of energy used by the body for all metabolic processes?
Glucose
What type of carbohydrate is Ribose?
A monosaccharide
What type of carbohydrate is Amylose?
A polysaccharide that is a component of starch
What type of carbohydrate is Cellulose?
A polysaccharide that makes up supportive structure of plants
What type of carbohydrate is Maltose?
A disaccharide
Which of the following groups of organic compounds is the largest component of plasma membranes?
A- Proteins
B- Lipids
C- Carbohydrates
D- Vitamin
B- Lipids
what does the term “saturated fatty-acid” mean?
All carbons on the saturated fatty-acid are bound to as many hydrogen atoms as possible
Which of the following is measured in the blood to assess lipid metabolism?
A- Glycoprotein
B- Triglyceride
C- Hemoglobin
D- Amylase
B- triglyceride
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
1- Nitrogenous (nitrogen-containing) base
2- Sugar
3- Phosphate group
Which of the following molecules are structural proteins?
A- Lipase and restriction enzymes
B- Collagen and keratin
C- Hemoglobin and high density lipoprotein
D- Antigens and antibodies
B- Collagen and keratin
Vitamins serve as chemical partners with which of the following to help maintain normal cell functions?
A- Enzymes
B- Lipids
C- Nucleic acids
D- Steroids
A- Enzymes
Zinc is an example of a _____________________.
Micro mineral
A fatty acid with a single bond between two carbons is considered what kind of fat?
A- Saturated
B- Polyunsaturated
C- Monounsaturated
D- Trisaturated
C- Monounsaturated
Is Vitamin A fat-soluble or water-soluble?
Fat-soluble
Is Vitamin C fat-soluble or water-soluble?
Water-soluble
Is Vitamin B12 fat-soluble or water-soluble?
Water-soluble
Is Vitamin K fat-soluble or water-soluble?
Fat-soluble
Is Vitamin E fat-soluble or water-soluble?
Fat-soluble
List 4 of the micro minerals essential in the diet
1- Calcium
2- Phosphorus
3- Magnesium
4- Sodium
5- Potassium
6- Chlorine
7- Sulfur
True or False
Cholesterol is a lipid that is soluble in blood.
False
What are the basic components of proteins?
Amino acids
What breaks down dietary fiber?
A- Stomach acid
B- Amylase
C- Lipase
D- Bacterial fermentation
D- Bacterial fermentation
Which type of animal can degrade fiber and use it for a main source of energy?
Ruminants
Which 2 laboratory animal species require Vitamin C in the diet because they cannot synthesize it in their body?
1- Guinea pigs
2- Nonhuman primates
Which two species require supplementation of their diet with taurine?
A- Goats and sheep
B- Nonhuman primates and dogs
C- Ferrets and cats
D- Mice and rats
C- Ferrets and cats
