Question 1

Which of the following is an essential amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   cysteine
B)   valine
C)   glutamine
D)   glycine
E)   aspartic acidF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

________ is the process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein.

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The answer of ________ is the process by which a...

Question 3

The degradation and synthesis of protein is called "________."

Accepted Answer

A)   protein turnover
B)   nitrogen balance
C)   amino acid pool
D)   immunity
E)   transaminationF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is a nonessential amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   serine
B)   histidine
C)   valine
D)   tryptophan
E)   phenylalanineF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   expression
B)   sequencing
C)   transcription
D)   ribosome assembly
E)   translationF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

If a nonessential amino acid is not available, cells can make it from a keto acid if a(an) ________ source is available.

Accepted Answer

A)   carbonyl
B)   nitrogen
C)   ammonia
D)   carbon
E)   oxygenF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Proteins acts as buffers because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   help emulsify fats
B)   help maintain a constant pH
C)   facilitate chemical reactions
D)   help protect against plaque buildup
E)   prevent degradation of proteinsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Approximately  how many protein-coding genes are in the human genome?

Accepted Answer

A)   5000 to 7000
B)   10,000 to 15, 000
C)   20,000 to 25, 000
D)   40,000 to 45, 000
E)   80,000 to 85, 000F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 9

A reference protein is determined by comparing its amino acid composition with the essential amino acid requirements of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   infants
B)   preschool-age children
C)   male teenagers
D)   pregnant women
E)   adult menF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

What is fibrin?

Accepted Answer

A)   an antigen
B)   an antibody
C)   a light-sensitive protein
D)   a blood clotting protein
E)   a sterolF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

You and a friend have been doing some strength training to gain muscle mass. Your friend suggests you reduce your gym time and add protein powders to your diets. How do you respond?

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Exam 6: Protein: Amino Acids

Approximately how many protein-coding genes are in the human genome?

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Proteins acts as buffers because they ________.

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Which of the following is an essential amino acid?

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If a nonessential amino acid is not available, cells can make it from a keto acid if a(an) ________ source is available.

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Which of the following is a nonessential amino acid?

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The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

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A reference protein is determined by comparing its amino acid composition with the essential amino acid requirements of ________.

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The degradation and synthesis of protein is called "________."

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________ is the process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein.

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Approximately how many protein-coding genes are in the human genome?

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Which of the following is a nonessential amino acid?

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The process whereby messenger RNA directs the sequence of amino acids and synthesis of proteins is ________.

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A reference protein is determined by comparing its amino acid composition with the essential amino acid requirements of ________.

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