CHAPTER 6 - HUN 1201 - CENGAGE
PRE-TEST REVIEW
T/F: Proteins contain only nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms? - ANS-False
T/F: Non-essential amino acids are those that are not made in the body and thereby
unnecessary? - ANS-False
T/F: The sequence of amino acids in each protein determines its shape which, in turn,
determines a specific function? - ANS-True
T/F: After leaving the mouth, proteins are denatured in the stomach by hydrochloric
acid? - ANS-True
T/F: Eating pre-digested proteins can help keep your digestive system from being
overworked? - ANS-False
T/F: Pepsin is an enzyme that begins the digestion of protein in the stomach? -
ANS-True
T/F: Protein synthesis begins when the DNA is translated into RNA, and then RNA is
transcribed into a protein? - ANS-False
T/F: If there is a shortage of an essential amino acid in the body, the body will substitute
another amino acid to make a new protein? - ANS-False
T/F: Proteins form the building blocks of muscle, blood, and skin? - ANS-True
T/F: Enzymes facilitate both catabolic and anabolic reactions? - ANS-True
T/F: If excess protein is consumed, it is stored in the liver for future use? - ANS-False
T/F: Plant proteins are always considered low-quality proteins? - ANS-False
T/F: Unlike some other nutrients, consuming protein in excess has little or no adverse
health effects? - ANS-False
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