Quick Biochemistry - Proteins And Protein Metabolism (Section 7)
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Approximately how much net energy, after accounting for Specific Dynamic Action (SDA), is derived from 25 grams of protein?
2
Roughly how much net energy, after accounting for SDA, is obtained from consuming 25 grams of carbohydrates?
3
If 100 grams of fat are consumed, what is the approximate net energy gain after considering SDA?
4
When proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are consumed simultaneously, what is the effect on SDA?
Answer(C)
Carbohydrates and fats lower the SDA of proteins
5
After determining a person's energy needs, what adjustment is made to account for SDA?
Answer(B)
10% kcal are added on account of SDA
6
What is the suggested daily energy intake for a sedentary adult Indian male?
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What is the suggested daily energy intake for a sedentary adult Indian female?
8
During pregnancy, how much should be added to the calculated energy requirement?
9
During the initial six months of breastfeeding, what increase in energy intake is advised?
10
Which of the following are considered the main components of a diet?
Answer(D)
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins
11
What amino acid typically restricts protein synthesis in wheat?
12
What amino acid is most deficient in pulses?
13
Which of the following is maize lacking in?
14
What term describes the proportion of consumed protein or nitrogen that enters the bloodstream?
Answer(C)
Digestibility coefficient
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What is the definition of a protein's biological value?
Answer(B)
The percentage of ingested protein/nitrogen in the body
16
Which factors influence net protein utilisation?
Answer(D)
Digestibility coefficient and biological value
17
What is the measure of weight gain per unit of consumed protein?
18
Which protein source is often used to assess the nutritional value of other proteins?
19
Approximately what is the biological value of proteins found in eggs?
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Which of the following typically has the highest protein efficiency ratio?
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Which of the following food items typically exhibits the lowest protein efficiency ratio?
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Approximately, what percentage of an egg's composition is protein?
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What is the approximate protein content typically found in meat?
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Around what percentage of rice is protein?
25
The approximate energy content of wheat is
26
For individuals who do not eat meat, what is the most significant contribution pulses make to their diet?
27
The amino acids found in pulses can complement the deficient amino acids in which of the following?
28
Milk is considered a beneficial source of
Answer(C)
Proteins, lactose and retinol
29
Milk is a poor source of which of the following?
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Which nutrient is milk relatively low in?
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Which substance is *least* abundant in eggs?
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What is a phosphoprotein found in eggs?
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Eating raw eggs can lead to a shortage of which nutrient?
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Eggs contain a low amount of
35
In which of these does cholesterol *not* exist?
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Which element is present in *lower* amounts in meat?
37
What dietary deficiency is associated with Kwashiorkor?
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Which of the following is *not* a symptom of Kwashiorkor?
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At what stage of life does Kwashiorkor generally appear?
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What is the primary dietary factor that leads to Marasmus?
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What is a key difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor?
Answer(D)
Loss of subcutaneous fat occurs in Marasmus but not Kwashiorkor
42
Approximately how many kilocalories of energy are stored in an average healthy adult male?
43
When the body is deprived of food, which stored nutrient is used up first?
44
Which type of enzyme production is increased during periods of starvation?
45
What is the typical blood chemistry finding in someone with hypoparathyroidism?
Answer(C)
Low calcium and high phosphate
46
How many amino acids are linked together in the calcitonin molecule?
47
Calcitonin is produced by which gland?
48
Which hormone is responsible for lowering the amount of calcium in the blood?
49
Which hormone is secreted by the α cells of the Islets of Langerhans?
50
What does the A/G ratio represent?
