Ch 6 quiz questions

How much protein does a woman who weighs 61 kilograms require every day

49 grams

Which of the following statements is true regarding protein intake recommendations?

Athletes may need slightly more protein than other healthy adults

In a protein molecule, the standard sequence of amino acids is specified by a person's

Genes

In a protein, a(n) _____ bond is formed between the amine group end of one amino acid and the acid group end of the next amino acid

Peptide

Negative nitrogen balance is seen in

Surgery patients

In times of energy shortage due to inadequate carbohydrate or fat in foods, how does the body generate energy

The amine group from the amino acids is removed and the remaining fragments are used for energy

Which of the following statements is true of essential amino acids?

These amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body

Identify the function of protein buffers in the blood

They pick up and release excess hydrogens from the blood to balance its pH

Compared to meat eaters, vegetarians tend to have

healthier body weight

Removing gluten from the diet has been shown to

resolve digestive problems in people with celiac disease