Introduction to Nutritional Omics: Proteomics in Molecular Biology of Nutrition

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What is the main focus of studying proteomics in relation to nutritional omics?

Exploring the effects of diet on gene expression (correct)

Understanding the impact of nutrients on metabolic pathways

Analyzing the structure of genes in response to nutrients

Investigating the role of proteins in cell communication

How does proteomics contribute to nutrigenomics?

By exploring the effects of exercise on gene expression

By focusing on the relationship between proteins and carbohydrates

By studying the interaction between vitamins and minerals

By analyzing protein expression patterns in response to specific diets (correct)

In the context of PUFA and GENE study, what do omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids primarily affect?

Cell membrane permeability and structure

Inflammation, angiogenesis, and proliferation (correct)

Neurotransmitter synthesis and release

Cellular respiration and energy production

How does studying proteomics differ from genomics?

Proteomics focuses on proteins, while genomics focuses on genes Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of health does studying proteomics in nutrigenomics aim to optimize?

Health outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What does the Systems biology approach aim to understand?

The complex interactions within biological systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of metabolomics?

Analyzing the metabolome Signup and view all the answers

How do researchers use proteomic techniques to study the impact of fatty acids on genetic pathways?

Pinpoint changes in protein expression levels or post-translational modifications Signup and view all the answers

Which biological process is affected by the interplay between dietary components like PUFA and gene expression?

Inflammation and cell growth Signup and view all the answers

What do fatty acids influence with regards to genes?

Genes associated with tumorigenesis Signup and view all the answers

Which field aims to gain insights into cellular functions by studying small molecules present in biological systems?

Metabolomics Signup and view all the answers

How does proteomics contribute to understanding the impact of dietary factors on genetic pathways?

Pinpointing changes in protein expression levels induced by fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific approach involves the study of all proteins expressed by a cell, tissue, or organism?

Proteomics Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what method is used in proteomics to analyze proteins?

Mass spectrometry Signup and view all the answers

What type of diseases are associated with a higher risk due to the Western diet?

Inflammatory diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which approach allows researchers to observe changes in gene expression patterns before and after dietary intervention?

Transcriptomics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of systems biology approach?

Analyzing interactions between biomolecules Signup and view all the answers

What do researchers observe in proteomics to understand biological processes at the protein level?

Protein structures Signup and view all the answers

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