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Quiz on Proteins

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the origin of the word "protein"?

a)

It comes from the Greek word "protos," meaning "the most important."

b)

It comes from the Latin word "protos," meaning "the first."

c)

It comes from the Greek word "protos," meaning "the strongest."

d)

It comes from the Latin word "protos," meaning "the most essential."

2.

Who discovered protein and in which year?

a)

Jons Jakob Berzelius in 1838

b)

Jons Jakob Berzelius in 1828

c)

Friedrich Wöhler in 1838

d)

Friedrich Wöhler in 1828

3.

How many types of amino acids are there?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

20

d)

25

4.

What happens to proteins when they are heated and acids or bases are added?

a)

They dissolve completely.

b)

They undergo coagulation (clumping).

c)

They become more reactive.

d)

They remain unchanged.

5.

Which function of protein helps maintain the body's fluid balance?

a)

Stimulating growth and maintenance of tissues

b)

Regulation of fluid balance in the body

c)

Formation of antibodies

d)

Production of energy

6.

Which of the following plant-based foods provides 5 grams of protein per serving?

a)

Peas

b)

Almonds

c)

Edamame

d)

Black Beans

7.

Which phase of protein metabolism involves the conversion of amino acids into proteins?

a)

Catabolism

b)

Anabolism

c)

Hydrolysis

d)

Oxidation

8.

Which organ is responsible for the absorption of amino acids into the bloodstream?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Pancreas

9.

What is the primary treatment for PKU?

a)

High-protein diet

b)

Low phenylalanine diet with tyrosine supplementation

c)

Dopamine and serotonin supplementation

d)

Low tyrosine diet

10.

What is the role of enzymes in protein metabolism?

a)

They transport amino acids across cell membranes.

b)

They act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

c)

They provide energy for protein synthesis.

d)

They store genetic information.