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Protein

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is monomer of protein?

a)

Glucose

b)

Amino acids

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Glycerol

2.

How many essential amino acids (EAA) are there?

a)

15

b)

9

c)

20

d)

11

3.

Which amino acid becomes conditionally essential if phenylalanine is lacking in the diet?

a)

Isoleucine

b)

Valine

c)

Leucine

d)

Tyrosine

4.

What type of protein contains all essential amino acids?

a)

Incomplete protein

b)

Animal protein

c)

Complete protein

d)

Plant protein

5.

What is the process called when the body removes nitrogen from amino acids to release energy?

a)

Synthesis

b)

Deamination

c)

Transamination

d)

Hydrolysis

6.

Which of the following is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)?

a)

Alanine

b)

Cysteine

c)

Leucine

d)

Serine

7.

What is the recommended protein intake for resistance training athletes per kg of body weight?

a)

2.0 to 2.2g

b)

1.7 to 1.8g

c)

1.5 to 1.6g

d)

1.0 to 1.2g

8.

What condition is characterized by protein deficiency in infants and children?

a)

Obesity

b)

Kwashiorkor

c)

Anemia

d)

Marasmus

9.

Which protein function helps maintain proper acid-base balance in the body?

a)

Energy production

b)

Transport function

c)

Regulation of water balance

d)

Formation of enzymes

10.

What is a potential health effect of excessive dietary protein?

a)

Improved hydration

b)

Kidney strain

c)

Enhanced digestion

d)

Increased muscle mass

11.

Which of the following is a complete protein source?

a)

Legumes

b)

Vegetables

c)

Nuts

d)

Eggs

12.

What is the primary role of antibodies in the body?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Attack bacteria and viruses

c)

Transport nutrients

d)

Regulate blood sugar

13.

Which amino acid is known to help reduce fatigue during exercise?

a)

Arginine

b)

Tyrosine

c)

Glutamine

d)

Serine

14.

What is the nitrogen balance when the body retains adequate protein?

a)

Positive nitrogen balance

b)

Negative nitrogen balance

c)

Neutral nitrogen balance

d)

Variable nitrogen balance

15.

Which of the following is NOT a function of protein?

a)

Storage of fat

b)

Vision

c)

Hormone regulation

d)

Energy production

16.

What is the primary function of enzymes in the body?

a)

Store energy

b)

Speed up chemical reactions

c)

Transport oxygen

d)

Provide structural support

17.

Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

18.

What is the term for the process by which proteins lose their structure and function?

a)

Denaturation

b)

Hydrolysis

c)

Coagulation

d)

Fermentation

19.

What is the main function of hemoglobin in the blood?

a)

Transport fats

b)

Regulate body temperature

c)

Transport oxygen

d)

Fight infections

20.

Which type of protein is primarily responsible for muscle contraction?

a)

Structural proteins

b)

Enzymatic proteins

c)

Contractile proteins

d)

Transport proteins

21.

Which of the following is a source of incomplete protein?

a)

Quinoa

b)

Chicken

c)

Legums

d)

Fish

22.

What is the primary role of collagen in the body?

a)

Energy storage

b)

Structural support

c)

Hormone production

d)

Oxygen transport

23.

Which of the following is a source of complete protein?

a)

Tofu

b)

Rice

c)

Peas

d)

Fish

24.

What is the term for the process of building proteins from amino acids?

a)

Catabolism

b)

Anabolism

c)

Metabolism

d)

Hydrolysis

25.

Which type of protein is primarily found in plant sources?

a)

Complete protein

b)

Animal protein

c)

Incomplete protein

d)

Functional protein

26.

What is the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways?

a)

To provide energy

b)

To act as catalysts

c)

To store nutrients

d)

To transport oxygen

27.

What is the primary function of myoglobin in muscle tissue?

a)

Store glucose

b)

Transport oxygen

c)

Provide energy

d)

Regulate temperature

28.

What is the primary source of energy for the body during prolonged exercise?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

29.

Which type of protein is primarily responsible for immune response?

a)

Structural proteins

b)

Transport proteins

c)

Antibodies

d)

Enzymatic proteins

30.

What is the role of creatine in muscle metabolism?

a)

Enhances protein synthesis

b)

Increases ATP production

c)

Reduces muscle fatigue

d)

Improves hydration

31.

The polypeptide in the diagram consists of;

a)

3 amino acids and 3 peptide bonds

b)

3 amino acids and 2 peptide bonds

c)

4 amino acids and 2 phosphodiester bonds

d)

3 amino acids and 2 phosphodiester bonds

32.

Based on the diagram, the side chain of amino acid alanine is;

a)

NH2

b)

COOH

c)

H

d)

CH3

33.

Identify bond K

a)

ester bond

b)

peptide bond

c)

glycosidic bond

d)

hydrogen bond

34.
Which structure changes in the 20 different amino acids?
a)
#1
b)
#2
c)
#3
d)
#4
35.

Which of the following is not a protein?

a)

Hemoglobin

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Antibody

d)

Insulin

36.

Which reaction is needed to break the bond between two amino acids?

a)

Condensation

b)

Dehydrogenation

c)

Hydration

d)

Hydrolysis

37.

The diagram shows a bond forming between two amino acids. What is the name of this reaction?

a)

Condensation

b)

Hydrolysis

c)

Pepysis

d)

Oxidation

38.

What is the structure of a dipeptide?

a)

2 amino acids

b)

3 amino acids

c)

Long peptide chain

d)

Single amino acid

39.

What is the nutritional classification of amino acids?

a)
Amino acids are classified as saturated and unsaturated.
b)
Amino acids are classified as carbohydrates and proteins.
c)
Amino acids are classified as essential and non-essential.
d)
Amino acids are classified as vitamins and minerals.
40.

What is protein?

a)
Proteins are simple sugars that provide energy.
b)
Proteins are vitamins that help in digestion.
c)
Proteins are minerals essential for bone health.
d)
Proteins are macromolecules composed of amino acids that perform various functions in living organisms.
41.

What is the main function of hemoglobin in the blood?

a)

Transport carbon dioxide

b)

Transport oxygen

c)

Regulate blood pressure

d)

Store nutrients

42.

Which of the following is a characteristic of essential amino acids?

a)

They can be synthesized by the body.

b)

They must be obtained from the diet.

c)

They are not required for protein synthesis.

d)

They are only found in animal sources.

43.

What is the role of transport proteins in the body?

a)

Store energy

b)

Facilitate movement of substances

c)

Provide structural integrity

d)

Act as enzymes

44.

What is the effect of protein deficiency on muscle mass?

a)

Increased muscle mass

b)

No effect

c)

Decreased muscle mass

d)

Muscle hypertrophy

45.

What is the process called when amino acids are linked together to form proteins?

a)

Hydrolysis

b)

Peptidation

c)

Condensation

d)

Denaturation

46.

What is the primary function of antibodies in the immune system?

a)

Transport nutrients

b)

Fight infections

c)

Store energy

d)

Regulate blood pressure

47.

What is the process called when proteins lose their three-dimensional structure?

a)

Denaturation

b)

Hydrolysis

c)

Deamination

d)

Transcription

48.

Which of the following amino acids is classified as essential?

a)

Alanine

b)

Glycine

c)

Leucine

d)

Serine

49.

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

a)

Store genetic information

b)

Speed up chemical reactions

c)

Provide structural support

d)

Transport molecules

50.

What is the primary source of protein for vegetarians?

a)

Meat

b)

Dairy products

c)

Legumes and nuts

d)

Fish