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Which type of amino acids must be obtained from the diet because the body does not make adequate amounts to support body needs?
Which type of amino acids must be obtained from the diet because the body does not make adequate amounts to support body needs?
- Tissue proteins
- Indispensable amino acids (correct)
- Dispensable amino acids
- Conditionally indispensable amino acids
What is the process by which the body can synthesize the five amino acids from other amino acids supplied through the diet, and thus they do not have to be consumed on a daily basis?
What is the process by which the body can synthesize the five amino acids from other amino acids supplied through the diet, and thus they do not have to be consumed on a daily basis?
- Anabolism
- Deamination
- Catabolism
- Dispensable amino acids (correct)
Under what circumstances do conditionally indispensable amino acids become indispensable in the diet?
Under what circumstances do conditionally indispensable amino acids become indispensable in the diet?
- During catabolism
- During deamination
- During anabolism
- During illness (correct)
What is the process by which the part of the amino acid containing nitrogen may be removed, converted into ammonia, and then excreted as urea in the urine?
What is the process by which the part of the amino acid containing nitrogen may be removed, converted into ammonia, and then excreted as urea in the urine?
How is the intake and use of dietary protein measured?
How is the intake and use of dietary protein measured?
Which type of dietary protein contains all nine indispensable amino acids in sufficient quantity and ratio to meet the body’s needs?
Which type of dietary protein contains all nine indispensable amino acids in sufficient quantity and ratio to meet the body’s needs?
What happens when a person has met the dietary protein needs?
What happens when a person has met the dietary protein needs?
What problems can occur with diets heavily laden with animal protein?
What problems can occur with diets heavily laden with animal protein?
In which situation does a negative nitrogen balance occur?
In which situation does a negative nitrogen balance occur?
Why are legumes placed in the meat group?
Why are legumes placed in the meat group?
