BIOL/BCHM111 – Cellular Biology and Biochemistry: Rubisco Who am I?
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What is the main concern that acts as a barrier for approximately 60% of meat eaters when considering plant-based meat alternatives?

  • Inferior taste of plant-based meat alternatives (correct)
  • Lower nutritional qualities compared to animal proteins
  • Animal welfare considerations in plant protein production
  • Environmental concerns related to plant proteins
  • What does the Digestable Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) measure to compare the nutritional qualities of proteins?

  • Gel formation ability
  • Amino acid content that is easily digestible and indispensable (correct)
  • Functional properties of proteins
  • Environmental impact of protein sources
  • According to the Acta Cryst D75 paper, what is the primary focus of the research on Archeal Rubisco from Hyperthermus butylicus?

  • Protein solubility
  • Functional properties of pea protein
  • Photorespiration in plants
  • Rubisco's structure and function (correct)
  • In the context of plant and animal proteins, which type of protein ranks higher on the Nutritional qualities scale as per the information provided?

    <p>Animal proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pat Brown, the Founder of Impossible Foods, mention as a successful component for their prototype burgers in terms of protein source?

    <p>Rubisco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant reason why plant-based meat alternatives face challenges in wider consumer acceptance?

    <p>Inferior taste that deters many meat eaters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of plant proteins compared to animal proteins?

    <p>Lower protein content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutritional quality is a significant advantage of plant proteins over animal proteins?

    <p>Longer shelf life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental concern is associated with plant-based proteins?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health and wellness benefit is associated with plant-based proteins?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do animal welfare considerations factor into the choice of plant-based proteins?

    <p>Improved animal welfare through reduced animal agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current commercial investment in plant-based protein research and development?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle of the second law of thermodynamics?

    <p>Energy transfer or transformation increases the disorder of the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of transcription in the process of life information transfer?

    <p>To create an mRNA codon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between discovery-based and hypothesis-based science?

    <p>Discovery-based science seeks to describe nature, while hypothesis-based science seeks to explain nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of reductionism in science?

    <p>To break larger systems down into their component parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the scientific method?

    <p>To propose a tentative answer based on observations and then test and review predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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