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How are amino acids obtained?
How are amino acids obtained?
- Amino acids are extracted from plants.
- Amino acids are synthesized in the body.
- Amino acids are obtained from protein by acid, alkali or enzymatic hydrolysis. (correct)
- Amino acids are extracted from animal sources.
What is the definition of amino acids?
What is the definition of amino acids?
- Amino acids are the structural units of fats.
- Amino acids are the structural units of proteins. (correct)
- Amino acids are the structural units of carbohydrates.
- Amino acids are the structural units of nucleic acids.
How are amino acids classified based on chemical properties?
How are amino acids classified based on chemical properties?
- Amino acids are classified as acidic, basic, and neutral. (correct)
- Amino acids are classified as glucogenic and ketogenic.
- Amino acids are classified as polar and non-polar.
- Amino acids are classified as essential and non-essential.
What is the general structure of amino acids?
What is the general structure of amino acids?
How are amino acids classified based on nutritional requirements?
How are amino acids classified based on nutritional requirements?
How are amino acids classified based on metabolic pathways?
How are amino acids classified based on metabolic pathways?
What is the general structure of proteins?
What is the general structure of proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the amino acid structure in proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the amino acid structure in proteins?
What is the term used to describe the two ends of a polypeptide chain in a protein?
What is the term used to describe the two ends of a polypeptide chain in a protein?
Which of the following is NOT a biological importance of proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a biological importance of proteins?
Which classification of amino acids includes those that can be converted to both carbohydrates and ketone bodies?
Which classification of amino acids includes those that can be converted to both carbohydrates and ketone bodies?
How many amino acids are considered pure ketogenic?
How many amino acids are considered pure ketogenic?
Which of the following is a type of glycoprotein?
Which of the following is a type of glycoprotein?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins?
Which of the following is a type of derived protein?
Which of the following is a type of derived protein?
What is the primary function of chromoproteins?
What is the primary function of chromoproteins?
Which of the following is a type of phosphoprotein?
Which of the following is a type of phosphoprotein?
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary protein derivatives?
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary protein derivatives?
