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Which nutrients are most important for protein synthesis?
Which nutrients are most important for protein synthesis?
- Carbohydrates
- Fatty acids
- Amino acids (correct)
- Vitamins
What controls the process of protein synthesis that occurs on ribosomes?
What controls the process of protein synthesis that occurs on ribosomes?
- Sex hormones
- Growth hormone (correct)
- Thyroid hormone
- Insulin
What happens to excess dietary proteins in the body?
What happens to excess dietary proteins in the body?
- Oxidized for energy (correct)
- Converted to glucose
- Stored in muscle tissue
- Converted to vitamins
How are essential amino acids obtained for protein synthesis?
How are essential amino acids obtained for protein synthesis?
What is the role of amino acids in protein metabolism?
What is the role of amino acids in protein metabolism?
Which hormones control the synthesis of proteins?
Which hormones control the synthesis of proteins?
Which type of proteins are found in animal products, soybeans, and considered complete proteins?
Which type of proteins are found in animal products, soybeans, and considered complete proteins?
What is the main function of keratin, collagen, and elastin in the body?
What is the main function of keratin, collagen, and elastin in the body?
According to the 'all-or-none rule' in protein synthesis, what must be present for protein synthesis to occur?
According to the 'all-or-none rule' in protein synthesis, what must be present for protein synthesis to occur?
Inadequate intake of which nutrients causes proteins to be used as fuel instead of for synthesis?
Inadequate intake of which nutrients causes proteins to be used as fuel instead of for synthesis?
Which hormones promote protein breakdown and conversion of amino acids to glucose?
Which hormones promote protein breakdown and conversion of amino acids to glucose?
What accelerates protein synthesis and growth in the body?
What accelerates protein synthesis and growth in the body?
What is the state called when the rate of protein synthesis equals the rate of breakdown and loss in the body?
What is the state called when the rate of protein synthesis equals the rate of breakdown and loss in the body?
In which condition does protein synthesis exceed breakdown, as seen in normal children and pregnant women?
In which condition does protein synthesis exceed breakdown, as seen in normal children and pregnant women?
What happens during a negative nitrogen balance?
What happens during a negative nitrogen balance?
What is the general daily intake rule for proteins based on body weight for individuals over 19 years old?
What is the general daily intake rule for proteins based on body weight for individuals over 19 years old?
Which type of vitamins are absorbed with water, not stored in the body, and are excreted if not used within an hour?
Which type of vitamins are absorbed with water, not stored in the body, and are excreted if not used within an hour?
Which vitamin, when consumed in excess, can lead to health problems due to storage in the body?
Which vitamin, when consumed in excess, can lead to health problems due to storage in the body?
