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The process of transferring the amine group from one amino acid to another is called:

A) gene expression.
B) alteration.
C) deamination.
D) transamination.

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Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of calcium for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?

A) an apple
B) a glass of milk
C) a bowl of white rice
D) salted peanuts

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Which of the following foods would contain the highest protein content?

Amino acids are joined together by which specific bond?

Vegetarian diets are associated with increased consumption of:

Lightweight rowers need to maintain their bodyweight within a very narrow range due to the body weight restrictions associated with their sport. A rowing coach asks you to test his athletes to determine the amount of protein each rower requires to maintain their body weight. Explain how you would determine their protein requirements to get the most accurate measurement.

Carlos has a burrito with beans and rice for dinner. He has used the ________ to ensure he is getting a complete protein.

Protein digestion begins in the stomach with the help of the enzyme:

Susan is a healthy, 25-year-old female who participates in a small amount of exercise weekly. She calculates that she consumes an average 15% of her total energy from a combination of plant and animal protein sources. Susan should:

Oligopeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.

The absorption of amino acids primarily occurs in the:

Protein digestion begins in the:

Two amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to form a dipeptide. What is the by-product of this process?

What element makes protein different from carbohydrate and fat?

Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate in favour of vegetarian diets. What key points would you use to convince people of the reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet and its potential health benefits? Finally, refute any claims regarding the potential for nutrient deficiencies.

Your sister is a high-level cross-country skier. She tells you that her teammates have all begun to take a protein supplement to increase the energy that they have to complete their workouts and races. Consider the roles of protein in the body. Do you agree with their logic? Explain why or why not? What would you recommend as an energy source for cross-country skiers?

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by sufficient intake of energy but a lack of protein in the diet is called:

The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet is called:

What would you say to someone who tells you that it is important for Canadians to increase their red meat consumption to meet their protein needs?

The sequential order of the amino acids is called the: