WorksheetsProteins
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 17mins
Proteins are composed of
carbon
hydrogen
nitrogen
phosphorus
oxygen
Proteins are polymers of __________.
amino acids
fatty acids
carboxylic acids
nucleic acids
Enzymes are ________ that act as ________.
proteins, catalysts
amino acids, proteins
proteins, amino acids
catalysts, carbohydrates
Protein is found in the following food:
Meat, poultry, and fish
Pasta
Leafy Greens
Any of the above
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
first source of energy
create muscle
speed up reactions as enzymes
fights infection in the form of antibodies
clot blood
which are proteins?
antibodies
collagen
muscles
all options
If you do not have access to complete proteins(vegan), how can you be sure to still get all the necessary Amino Acids in your diet?
Consume more Carbs
Two incomplete proteins can make a complete protein
You will get enough amino acids from just the incomplete proteins
What makes an amino acid differ in size, shape, and electrical charge?
carbon
saturation
side group
Amino acids made by the body are (a) Amino acids taken in from food are (b) ; when an amino acid that is normally made by the body, but for some reason can not be made, it becomes (c) . This means we have to get it from (d) .
A patient repots that they eat a lot of meat and eggs, but very little vegetables. You explain this can put them at risk for
kidney and liver disease
heart and liver disease
kidney and heart disease
hypermyotrophy
Which of these are risks of protein deficient diets?
muscle breakdown
wasting
weak immune system
obesity
There are (a) essential amino acids.
A food with all the essential amino acids, and is a high rate of digestabilty is a __________ protein.
functional
high quality
incomplete
poor quality
High quality protein comes from _________ foods.
animal
plant
natural
organic
Which below are functions of protein?
Structural
Enzymes
Padding
Fluid Balance
Electrolyte Balance
Which below are functions of protein?
Electrolyte Balance
Antibodies
Acid Balance
Hormones
There are some other functions of protein. Match the protein tye with it's function.
Collagen
forms scars
Fibrin
Clotting
Opsin
vision
Match the following
Dipeptide
2 Amino Acids
Tripeptide
3 amino acids
polypeptides
many amino acids
What is the primary role of proteins in the body?
To provide energy
To act as a catalyst in biochemical reactions
To support growth and repair of body tissues
To regulate water balance
