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Nutrition Quiz2

Cells, DNA and Proteins

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Where are proteins made? ribosomes
How many protein structures are there? four
How are proteins made? transcription and translation
Are the amino acid structures different? yes
What process in proteins causes proteins to lose there secondary and tertiary structure? denaturation
How many different types of amino acids are there in proteins? twenty
What is the process that revives proteins from there denatured state? renaturation
network of protein filaments within some cells that helps the cell maintain its shape and its involved many forms of cell movement cytoskeleton
What is the function of a lysosome? It breaks down lipids, carbs, and proteins so the cell can use them, removes waste from the cell.
The __________ is an organelle that uses instructions from DNA to make proteins. ribosome
Cell Wall A structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.
Cell Membrane A protective layer that covers the cell's surface and controls what moves in and out of the cell.
Cytoplasm aka cytosol The fluid, jelly-like substance that fills the cell.
Nucleus A large organelle in a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's DNA/chromosomes/genetic material.
Chromosome Structures in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells made of DNA.
Endoplasmic Reticulum The organelle that transports proteins around the cell.
Golgi The organelle that packages proteins before they leave the cell.
How do you calculate your average minimum daily protein requirement? 0.8 g protein per Kg of healthy body weight
How much of your diet should come from protein? 10-35%
What kind of bond holds amino acids together? Peptide bond. Dipeptide links two..tri...links three...poly...links several amino acids
How many amino acids are there? 20. 9 essential and 11 non-essential
What is the only plant with complete protein? Soy
What does AMDR abbreviate? Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range
What forms a protein molecule structure? Amino group, acid (carboxyl) group, a hydrogen atom, and a distinctive side group "R"- all attached to a central carbon atom
What can change a proteins structure? pH, temperature and mechanical energy
Name two protein deficiency disease. Kwarshiokor and marasmus
How do you measure protein? 4 Kcal per gram
What is a complete protein? food that has enough of all 9 essential amino acids
What is an incomplete protein? Food that lacks 1 or more of the nine essential amino acids
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