Protein Flashcards
Q1) Amino acids that must come from your diets are called
Essential
Q2) A protein is composed of _____, which help to build _____
Amino acids/ muscle mass
Q3) During starvation, the body’s protein is used to:
Provide energy
Q4) Hydrochloric acid activates the enzyme
Pepsin
Q5) In the case of chronic hunger, which of the following will be broken down to produce gluckose
Protein
Q6) Overconsumption of proteins can lead to
Compromised kidney function
Q7) The action of pepsin is to
Break down proteins to peptones
Q8) What are non-essential amino acids
Amino acids that can be synthesised in the body
Q9) When proteins are broken down by enzymes, the products are:
Amino acid
Q10)
Q11) Where would you get essential amino acids from
They must be provided within the diet
Q12) Which amino acids is NOT an essential amino acid
Aspartic acid
Q13) Which enzyme acts to digest proteins inhe duodenum
Trypsin
Q14) Which food contains complete ( high quality ) protein
Tuna fish
Q15) Which food is a complete protein
Eggs
Q16) Which of the following breaks down the bonds between amino acids
Pepsin
Q17) Which of the following could a high protein diet cause
Demineralisation of bone
Q18) Which of the following is one of the functions of protein
It is essential for the growth and repair of all body tissues
Q19) Which of the following is the main site of protein digestion
The small intestine
Q20) Which of the following may happen to people who do not consume enough protein
All of the above
Q21) Which of the following nutrients is a major structural component of the body
Protein
Q22) Which of the following nutrients is needed as the main structural component building materials of the body
Protein
