Protein: Composition, Absorption, and Importance

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What are the building blocks that form thousands of types of proteins?

  • Vitamins
  • Amino acids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats

Which macronutrient does not contain nitrogen in its molecular structure?

  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Vitamins
  • Fats
  • Protein

How are single amino acids and shorter strands absorbed by the body?

  • Absorbed in the large intestine
  • Absorbed through the skin
  • Absorbed into the small intestine (correct)
  • Absorbed by the liver

Why can strands longer than four amino acids not be absorbed into the small intestine?

<p>They are too complex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do ill or injured individuals need more protein?

<p>To build antibodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What increases a person's need for extra protein according to the text?

<p><em>Illness or injury</em> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do teen and adult males generally require more protein than females of similar age and body type?

<p><em>Higher percentage of lean tissue</em> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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