FON 241 Quiz 3
FON241
Principles of Human Nutrition
Quiz 3
This assignment is worth 30 points.
Please make sure you have answered all questions prior to submitting. Once you click the submit button, you will not be able to return to this section.
Question
1 of 30
Which of the following atoms is always found in a molecule of glucose?
Carbon
Sodium
Calcium
Nitrogen
Question
2 of 30
Which of the following is a feature of an essential amino acid?
It is not necessary in the diet.
It must be supplied by the diet.
It can be made from fat in the body.
It can be made from glucose in the body.
Question
3 of 30
Which of the following describes a process in protein synthesis?
The code to make a protein is carried by a strand of messenger RNA.
The final step in completing the protein is carried out in the mitochondria.
The function of transfer RNA is to assist in absorption of amino acids into the cell.
The DNA binds to ribosomes and directs uptake of specific amino acids to form the peptide chain.
Question
4 of 30
A common genetic variation which causes a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin leads to the disease
diabetes.
marasmus.
kwashiorkor.
sickle-cell anemia.
Question
5 of 30
In comparison to the well-defined structure of starch, which of the following is the most important factor that allows for the synthesis of thousands of different proteins?
Number of cell ribosomes
Number of different amino acids
Availability of amino acids containing sulfur
Availability of amino acids containing hydroxyl groups
Question
6 of 30
The application of heat or acid to a protein that causes its shape to change is known as
stiffening.
condensation.
denaturation.
destabilization.
Question
7 of 30
What is the chief function of pepsin?
Emulsifies dietary proteins
Activates hydrochloric acid
Activates pancreatic proteases
Cleaves proteins into smaller
Principles of Human Nutrition
Quiz 3
This assignment is worth 30 points.
Please make sure you have answered all questions prior to submitting. Once you click the submit button, you will not be able to return to this section.
Question
1 of 30
Which of the following atoms is always found in a molecule of glucose?
Carbon
Sodium
Calcium
Nitrogen
Question
2 of 30
Which of the following is a feature of an essential amino acid?
It is not necessary in the diet.
It must be supplied by the diet.
It can be made from fat in the body.
It can be made from glucose in the body.
Question
3 of 30
Which of the following describes a process in protein synthesis?
The code to make a protein is carried by a strand of messenger RNA.
The final step in completing the protein is carried out in the mitochondria.
The function of transfer RNA is to assist in absorption of amino acids into the cell.
The DNA binds to ribosomes and directs uptake of specific amino acids to form the peptide chain.
Question
4 of 30
A common genetic variation which causes a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin leads to the disease
diabetes.
marasmus.
kwashiorkor.
sickle-cell anemia.
Question
5 of 30
In comparison to the well-defined structure of starch, which of the following is the most important factor that allows for the synthesis of thousands of different proteins?
Number of cell ribosomes
Number of different amino acids
Availability of amino acids containing sulfur
Availability of amino acids containing hydroxyl groups
Question
6 of 30
The application of heat or acid to a protein that causes its shape to change is known as
stiffening.
condensation.
denaturation.
destabilization.
Question
7 of 30
What is the chief function of pepsin?
Emulsifies dietary proteins
Activates hydrochloric acid
Activates pancreatic proteases
Cleaves proteins into smaller