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Which type of amino acid must be obtained through diet?
What is the biological value of protein primarily concerned with?
What distinguishes complete proteins from incomplete proteins?
Which element is not commonly found in the composition of proteins?
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What happens to conditionally essential amino acids under severe physical stress?
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Which of the following foods is a source of complete proteins?
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What is a potential consequence of consuming a diet high in incomplete proteins?
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Which term best describes proteins as molecules?
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What is the main purpose of combining different incomplete proteins?
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Which type of protein is described as yielding only amino acids upon hydrolysis?
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Which of the following characteristics distinguishes globulins from albumins?
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What does nitrogen balance indicate in terms of protein intake?
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In the classification of proteins, which type is associated with being modified by heat or acidification?
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Which of the following statements is true about prolamins?
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Which protein classification type includes casein, which is linked to a non-protein unit?
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Which type of proteins is described as basic polypeptides that are soluble in water and not coagulable by heat?
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What characteristic distinguishes collagen from other proteins?
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Which type of protein is primarily responsible for the elasticity in tissues such as lungs and skin?
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Which type of conjugated protein includes DNA or RNA as a component?
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What is the main function of lipoproteins in biological systems?
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Which of the following statements about keratin is correct?
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What component is commonly found within chromoproteins?
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Which type of protein is associated with the formation of mucins in the gastric mucous membranes?
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What defines metalloproteins in terms of their structure?
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Study Notes
Proteins
- Proteins are complex molecules essential for life.
- They are made up of smaller units called amino acids.
- There are 20 different amino acids that can be combined in various ways to create different proteins.
Amino Acids
- Essential amino acids cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from food.
- Nonessential amino acids are produced by the body.
- Conditionally essential amino acids are produced by the body but may need to be supplemented during times of stress or illness
Biological Value of Protein
- Biological value refers to how well a protein source supplies the essential amino acids needed by the body.
- Complete proteins contain all essential amino acids in the correct ratio for growth and repair.
- Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential amino acids.
Complementary Proteins
- Combining incomplete protein sources can provide all essential amino acids.
- Complementary proteins do not have to be consumed simultaneously.
Nitrogen Balance
- Nitrogen balance is a measure of protein intake and loss.
- Positive nitrogen balance occurs when protein intake exceeds protein loss.
- Negative nitrogen balance occurs when protein loss exceeds protein intake.
Classification of Proteins
- Simple proteins are composed only of amino acids.
- Conjugated proteins are composed of a protein and a non-protein component, called a prosthetic group.
- Derived proteins are modified forms of simple or conjugated proteins.
Simple Proteins
- Albumins are soluble in water and coagulated by heat.
- Globulins are insoluble in water but soluble in salt solutions and are coagulated by heat.
- Glutelins are insoluble in neutral solvents but soluble in acids and alkalis.
- Prolamins are soluble in alcohol but insoluble in water or salt solutions.
- Albuminoids are insoluble in all solvents.
- Histones and Protamines are basic proteins found in cell nuclei.
- Elastin is a protein found in connective tissues that provides elasticity.
- Collagen is a protein found in connective tissues like bones, teeth, and cartilage.
- Keratin is a protein found in hair, nails, and skin.
Conjugated Proteins
- Nucleoproteins combine protein with nucleic acids (DNA or RNA).
- Mucoproteins and glycoproteins combine protein with carbohydrates.
- Lipoproteins combine protein with lipids (fats).
- Phosphoproteins combine protein with phosphate groups.
- Chromoproteins combine protein with pigments.
- Metalloproteins combine protein with metals.
- Lecithoproteins combine protein with lecithin.
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This quiz focuses on the essential concepts of proteins and amino acids, including their structure, biological value, and the importance of obtaining essential amino acids from food. Test your understanding of complete and incomplete proteins, as well as the concept of complementary proteins in nutrition.
