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What elements are present in the molecular structure of proteins?
What elements are present in the molecular structure of proteins?
- Nitrogen and oxygen only
- Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
- Carbon and nitrogen only
- Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen (correct)
Which macronutrient does not contain nitrogen in its molecular structure?
Which macronutrient does not contain nitrogen in its molecular structure?
- Carbohydrates
- Fats (correct)
- Proteins
- None of the above
What are the building blocks of proteins?
What are the building blocks of proteins?
- Amino acids (correct)
- Fatty acids
- Nucleotides
- Glucose molecules
Which macronutrient is an energy-yielding nutrient?
Which macronutrient is an energy-yielding nutrient?
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How many types of elements are present in proteins?
How many types of elements are present in proteins?
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What is the term used for amino acids that must be obtained from the foods you eat?
What is the term used for amino acids that must be obtained from the foods you eat?
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If a body is unable to create a nonessential amino acid, what does it become?
If a body is unable to create a nonessential amino acid, what does it become?
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How many amino acids can the body make on its own?
How many amino acids can the body make on its own?
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What happens to an amino acid that is considered conditionally essential?
What happens to an amino acid that is considered conditionally essential?
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Which type of amino acids can your body not produce and must be obtained from your diet?
Which type of amino acids can your body not produce and must be obtained from your diet?
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