The Protein Quiz

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What is the main function of protein in the body?

  • Aiding in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients
  • Supporting the growth of plants and animals
  • Providing energy during emergencies and forming vital components of the body (correct)
  • Regulating body temperature and maintaining water balance

Which source of protein is considered of greater quality for human consumption?

  • Microbial sources
  • Plant sources
  • Synthetic sources
  • Animal sources (correct)

What are the vital components of the body made up of?

  • Carbohydrates, products of photosynthesis
  • Amino acids, products of protein breakdown (correct)
  • Lipids, products of fat breakdown
  • Vitamins, products of metabolic processes

How are farm animals classified based on anatomical and physiological differences?

<p>Monogastric or non-ruminants, and ruminants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are livestock animals primarily raised for?

<p>Food and other products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a vital component of the body made up of amino acids, products of protein breakdown?

<p>Hormones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ruminants based on anatomical and physiological differences?

<p>Complex stomached animals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides energy for the body in times of emergencies such as during starvation and extreme dieting?

<p>Protein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is protein found in nature?

<p>Everywhere: in human beings, animals, plants, and microbes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are livestock animals primarily raised for?

<p>For food or other products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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