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WorksheetsNutrition Protein and amino acids
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the building blocks of protein?
DNA
Amino acids
ATP
Carbon
How many of the 20 amino acids are essential?
10
8
9
7
What is the name of the disease in which the body cannot metabolize essential amino acid?
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Transamination
Glutamine
Tryptophan
Can our body make essential amino acids?
Yes
No
What is the name of a string of 4 to 9 amino acids?
peptide bond
Tripeptide
Polypeptide
Oligopeptide
What is the name of the process by which cells use genes to make proteins?
Gene expression
Translation
Transcription
Gene regulation
What is the name when protein loses its shape and function?
Tertiary structure
Quanternary
Denaturation
Primary structure
What is the name of the emzymes that digest proteins in the small intestine?
Pepsin
Amylase
Proteases
Amino acids
What disease results from a grossly inadequate intake of total energy especially protein?
Anemia
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
Malnutrition
What fat- soluble vitamin deficiency is rickets in children
D
A
E
K
Which fat-soluble vitamin enhances the immune system?
D
A
E
K
What water-soluble vitamin has a deficiency of beriberi?
Niacin
Cobalamin
Folate
Thiamin
What is the deficiency of vitamin B 12 called?
Neural Tube defect
Pernicious Anemia
Beriberi
Pellagra
What is the normal range of potassium?
3.5- 5
4.5-6
3.0- 4.5
2.5-3
What major mineral assists with more than 300 enzymes?
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Sodium
