Chapter 6 – Protein: Amino Acids

Chapter 6 – Protein: Amino Acids

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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Multiple Choice

Questions for Section 6.1 The Chemist’s View of Proteins

d      173(K)                   01.  What element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and fats?

1. Carbon
2. Oxygen
3. Calcium
4. Nitrogen

c      173(K)                   02.  In comparison to the composition of carbohydrates and fats, which element found in proteins makes them unique?

1. Carbon
2. Oxygen
3. Nitrogen
4. Hydrogen

a      173(K)                   03.  Which of the following is the primary factor that differentiates one amino acid from another?

1. The side group
2. The central carbon atom
3. The number of oxygen atoms
4. The number of nitrogen atoms

b      173(K)                   04.  Which of the following elements is found in certain amino acids?

1. Iron
2. Sulfur
3. Calcium
4. Potassium

c      173-175(K)           05.  Terms used to classify amino acids in the diet include all of the following except

1. essential.
2. nonessential.
3. partially essential.
4. conditionally essential.