Chapter 6 – Protein: Amino Acids

Chapter 6 – Protein: Amino Acids

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. What is the primary factor that differentiates one amino acid from another?

a.	The side group
b.	The central carbon atom
c.	The number of oxygen atoms
d.	The number of nitrogen atoms
e.	The presence of a central hydrogen atom

 

 

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Bloom’s: Remember

REF:   6.1 The Chemist’s View of Proteins

OBJ: UNUT.WHRO.16.6.1 Recognize the chemical structures of amino acids and proteins.

 

2. Which element is found in certain amino acids?

a.	Iron
b.	Sulfur
c.	Calcium
d.	Potassium
e.	Mercury

 

 

ANS:  B                    DIF:    Bloom’s: Remember

REF:   6.1 The Chemist’s View of Proteins

OBJ: UNUT.WHRO.16.6.1 Recognize the chemical structures of amino acids and proteins.

 

3. Which term is used to classify amino acids in the diet?

a.	Essential
b.	Unessential
c.	Partially essential
d.	Moderately essential
e.	Rarely essential

 

 

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Bloom’s: Remember

REF:   6.1 The Chemist’s View of Proteins

OBJ: UNUT.WHRO.16.6.1 Recognize the chemical structures of amino acids and proteins.

 

4. Which item is contained in an amino acid?

a.	An acid group
b.	An ester group
c.	An aldehyde group
d.	A central hydrogen atom
e.	A central oxygen atom

 

 

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Bloom’s: Remember

REF:   6.1 The Chemist’s View of Proteins

OBJ: UNUT.WHRO.16.6.1 Recognize the chemical structures of amino acids and proteins.

 

5. What is the simplest amino acid?

a.	Valine
b.	Glycine
c.	Alanine
d.	Methionine
e.	Tryptophan

 

 

ANS:  B                    DIF:    Bloom’s: Remember

REF:   6.1 The Chemist’s View of Proteins

OBJ: UNUT.WHRO.16.6.1 Recognize the chemical structures of amino acids and proteins.