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Unit 07 Proteins: Life’s Building Blocks
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Unit 07 - Proteins: Life’s Building BlocksUnit 07
Proteins: Life’s Building Blocks
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Proteins
A. are comprised of amino acids.
B. have iron in their chemical structures.
C. provide about 7 kcal/gram.
D. are essential nutrients.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.02 List the primary functions of proteins in the body.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01b What are Amino Acids?
Section: 7.02b Using Amino Acids to Build Proteins
Topic: Proteins
2. Proteins
A. are comprised of glucose molecules.
B. have nitrogen in their chemical structures.
C. provide about 7 kcal/gram.
D. are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.03 Identify the basic structural unit of proteins.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.02a Protein Digestion and Absorption
Topic: Proteins
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3. Proteins
A. are comprised of glucose molecules.
B. have fatty acids in their chemical structures.
C. provide about 4 kcal/gram.
D. are essential nutrients that have a variety of functions.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.02 List the primary functions of proteins in the body.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
4. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Many hormones, including insulin, are proteins.
B. Proteins are the primary sources of energy for cells.
C. Your body uses proteins to hydrogenate glucose in cell membranes.
D. Portions of protein molecules bind to excess nitrogen in blood.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.02 List the primary functions of proteins in the body.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
5. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Proteins are your cells' primary energy source.
B. Proteins in your blood help maintain proper acid-base balance.
C. Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections.
D. Structural proteins include fibrin and insulin.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.02 List the primary functions of proteins in the body.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
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6. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Proteins are your cells' primary energy source.
B. Collagen and fibrin are examples of transport proteins.
C. Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections.
D. Structural proteins include keratin.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.02 List the primary functions of proteins in the body.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
7. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Proteins are your cells' primary energy source.
B. Proteins in your blood help maintain proper fluid balance.
C. Your body uses excess dietary protein to form the antibodies that cause infections.
D. Structural proteins include fibrin and insulin.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.02 List the primary functions of proteins in the body.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
8. Which of the following statements is true?
A. All hormones are proteins.
B. Protein is the primary energy source for the human body.
C. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen
D. Mucin is a tough protein that your body uses to form blood clots.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.02 List the primary functions of proteins in the body.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
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9. Every amino acid has _____ in its chemical structure.
A. potassium
B. chloride
C. nitrogen
D. iron
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 7.01.03 Identify the basic structural unit of proteins.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
10. The "carbon skeleton" of an amino acid has the ____ attached to the anchor carbon atom.
A. acid group and the R-group
B. amino group and the R-group
C. amino group and an ammonia molecule
D. acid group and a sulfur atom
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.03 Identify the basic structural unit of proteins.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
11. A _____ remains when the nitrogen-containing portion of an amino acid is removed.
A. fatty acid
B. carbon skeleton
C. dipeptide fragment
D. glucose molecule
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 7.01.03 Identify the basic structural unit of proteins.
Module: 7.01 What Are Proteins?
Section: 7.01a What Roles Do Proteins Play in the Body?
Topic: Proteins
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