Quiz - Proteins and Water

What is an example of a food that is high in protein?

• Strawberries

• Bread

• Pasta

• Steak

How many different amino acids are there?

• 15

• 22

• 25

• 30

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins

• Assist in blood clotting

• Fight infections and diseases

• Assist in the processing of glucose

• None of these choices

In organisms, proteins do not _______.

• storing genetic information

• structure

• speed up chemical reactions

• transport things through cell membrane

The smallest units of proteins are called ______.

• amino acids

• polypeptides

• nucleotides

• monosaccharides

Some examples of non-meat foods that are sources of protein are ______.

• broccoli, kale, carrots

• beans, legumes, eggs

• tofu, apples, spinach

A food that contains all 9 essential amino acids are called ______.

• globular proteins

• complete proteins

• fibrous proteins

• whey

_ is/are used to build and repair muscle.

• carbohydrates
• fiber
• protein
• fat

You can get protein from ______.

• Eggs

• Meat and Fish

• Nuts and Legumes

• All of these choices

Amino Acids ______.

• are a type of sauce.

• help transport fats in the body.

• are the building blocks from which proteins are made.

• are only found in plants.