Macronutrients Unit III

Question 1

Are compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms.

Answer 1

Protein

Question 2

Are those that the human body cannot make in sufficient quantity to meet its needs.

Answer 2

Essential amino acids.

Question 3

Are those whose rate of synthesis in the body are inadequate to support growth and therefore needed by young animals.

Answer 3

Semi-essential amino acids

Question 4

Are those that can be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts.

Answer 4

Non-essential amino acids

Question 5

Have one amino and one carboxyl group.

Answer 5

Neutral Amino Acids

Question 6

Have an additional NH2 group attached (lysine, arginine, and histidine)

Answer 6

Basic amino acids

Question 7

Have an additional -COOH group attached (aspartic and glutamic acid)

Answer 7

Acidic amino acids

Question 8

Is the amino nitrogen that forms part of a ring structure. (Proline and hydroxyproline)

Answer 8

Imino acid

Question 9

Is needed for retinal and visual function, brain development, and stability of central nervous system.

Answer 9

Taurine

Question 10

Is formed from products of fat metabolism to less toxic formd and removes them from the cell

Answer 10

Carnitine

Question 11

Exerts oncotic pressure for water balance.

Answer 11

Albumin

Question 12

Is necessary for blood clotting

Answer 12

Fibrinogen

Question 13

For muscle contraction

Answer 13

Actin and myosin