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What term is used to describe an essential amino acid found in the smallest quantity in a food source?
What term is used to describe an essential amino acid found in the smallest quantity in a food source?
In protein catabolism, what process involves the removal of nitrogen?
In protein catabolism, what process involves the removal of nitrogen?
Under what circumstances can an amino acid become conditionally essential?
Under what circumstances can an amino acid become conditionally essential?
What determines the quality of a protein according to the text?
What determines the quality of a protein according to the text?
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Which term refers to proteins from different sources that combine to form complete proteins?
Which term refers to proteins from different sources that combine to form complete proteins?
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Which type of amino acid cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet?
Which type of amino acid cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet?
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What is the term used to describe proteins that contain all essential amino acids in correct amounts important for humans?
What is the term used to describe proteins that contain all essential amino acids in correct amounts important for humans?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of complete protein?
Which of the following is NOT a source of complete protein?
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What is the term used to describe proteins that lack at least one essential amino acid?
What is the term used to describe proteins that lack at least one essential amino acid?
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Which category of amino acids can be synthesized by the body using available molecules from other amino acids?
Which category of amino acids can be synthesized by the body using available molecules from other amino acids?
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What is the term used to describe amino acids that are sometimes required in the diet under specific conditions?
What is the term used to describe amino acids that are sometimes required in the diet under specific conditions?
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What is the caloric value of monosaccharides per gram?
What is the caloric value of monosaccharides per gram?
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How many grams of carbohydrates are recommended for a 2000 kcal/day diet based on the percentage range given?
How many grams of carbohydrates are recommended for a 2000 kcal/day diet based on the percentage range given?
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What is the main structural and functional role of proteins within cells?
What is the main structural and functional role of proteins within cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?
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What is the primary form in which proteins are used to synthesize antibodies?
What is the primary form in which proteins are used to synthesize antibodies?
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Which of the following is NOT a class of activity associated with protein functionality?
Which of the following is NOT a class of activity associated with protein functionality?
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What is the primary function of fat in the body?
What is the primary function of fat in the body?
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Which function of lipids is related to their role as an insulating agent in the body?
Which function of lipids is related to their role as an insulating agent in the body?
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What is a key function of fat in food?
What is a key function of fat in food?
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Which function of lipids is essential for cell membrane structure?
Which function of lipids is essential for cell membrane structure?
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What is a specific function of lipids related to energy storage?
What is a specific function of lipids related to energy storage?
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Which component of cell membranes is primarily responsible for forming a barrier between internal and external cellular compartments?
Which component of cell membranes is primarily responsible for forming a barrier between internal and external cellular compartments?
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What is the main fatty acid precursor for hormone-like compounds involved in processes such as blood clotting and muscle contraction?
What is the main fatty acid precursor for hormone-like compounds involved in processes such as blood clotting and muscle contraction?
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Which type of fatty acid plays a role in converting extracellular signals into intracellular signals in cell signaling processes?
Which type of fatty acid plays a role in converting extracellular signals into intracellular signals in cell signaling processes?
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What is the main type of lipid found in pulmonary surfactant, which prevents the lung from collapsing?
What is the main type of lipid found in pulmonary surfactant, which prevents the lung from collapsing?
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Which term describes the molecule that constitutes 95% of lipids and consists of a glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids?
Which term describes the molecule that constitutes 95% of lipids and consists of a glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids?
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Which classification of fatty acids includes examples like lauric, myristic, palmitic, and stearic acids?
Which classification of fatty acids includes examples like lauric, myristic, palmitic, and stearic acids?
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Which type of fatty acid is more chemically stable with a longer shelf life due to its straight line configuration?
Which type of fatty acid is more chemically stable with a longer shelf life due to its straight line configuration?
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What type of fatty acids contain two or more double bonds and are generally liquid at room temperature?
What type of fatty acids contain two or more double bonds and are generally liquid at room temperature?
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Which essential fatty acids play a role in healthy skin, normal growth, blood clotting, and inflammation?
Which essential fatty acids play a role in healthy skin, normal growth, blood clotting, and inflammation?
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What is the function of trans fats in the body?
What is the function of trans fats in the body?
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Which type of lipids have a glycerol backbone with 2 fatty acid groups and a phosphate group?
Which type of lipids have a glycerol backbone with 2 fatty acid groups and a phosphate group?
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What characterizes sterols among lipids?
What characterizes sterols among lipids?
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