BIOD 121 Nutrition exam 2 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) 100% Correct [Grade A]
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What is the definition of an essential amino acid? - Correct answer Essential amino
acids are 9 amino acids that we must consume through the diet as our bodies cannot
naturally synthesize them.
What term describes the state when protein intake is equivalent to the amount of
protein lost? - Correct answer Protein equilibrium
Hillary is having her diet evaluated. She commonly will only eat 1 item. Like a bowl of
rice, or some green lentils. As it pertains to proteins, explain to Hillary the difference
between complete and incomplete proteins. Would her way of eating introduce
complementary proteins into her meal? - Correct answer Complete proteins are
derived from animals and contain all essential amino acids. Other than a few
exceptions, plants provide incomplete proteins where more than 1 essential amino acid
is lacking.
Example of complete protein: Any animal product, soy, quinoa and buckwheat
, Example of incomplete protein: plants (except soy, quinoa and buckwheat)
Complete proteins are proteins that have all 9 essential amino acids, these typically
come in the form of animal meat or products. Incomplete proteins are proteins that are
missing at least one of the essential amino acids. Her way of eating would not
introduce complementary proteins, because she would need to eat at least 2 plant
protein items.
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.
The type of fatty acid is dependent on the bonds that link the oxygen units together. -
Correct answer False: The type of fatty acid is dependent on the bonds that link the
carbon units together.
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.
The '3' and '6' in omega 3 and omega 6 refer to the placement of the first carbon-
carbon double bond. in the fatty acid. - Correct answer true
2027 Update) 100% Correct [Grade A]
Portage
What is the definition of an essential amino acid? - Correct answer Essential amino
acids are 9 amino acids that we must consume through the diet as our bodies cannot
naturally synthesize them.
What term describes the state when protein intake is equivalent to the amount of
protein lost? - Correct answer Protein equilibrium
Hillary is having her diet evaluated. She commonly will only eat 1 item. Like a bowl of
rice, or some green lentils. As it pertains to proteins, explain to Hillary the difference
between complete and incomplete proteins. Would her way of eating introduce
complementary proteins into her meal? - Correct answer Complete proteins are
derived from animals and contain all essential amino acids. Other than a few
exceptions, plants provide incomplete proteins where more than 1 essential amino acid
is lacking.
Example of complete protein: Any animal product, soy, quinoa and buckwheat
, Example of incomplete protein: plants (except soy, quinoa and buckwheat)
Complete proteins are proteins that have all 9 essential amino acids, these typically
come in the form of animal meat or products. Incomplete proteins are proteins that are
missing at least one of the essential amino acids. Her way of eating would not
introduce complementary proteins, because she would need to eat at least 2 plant
protein items.
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.
The type of fatty acid is dependent on the bonds that link the oxygen units together. -
Correct answer False: The type of fatty acid is dependent on the bonds that link the
carbon units together.
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.
The '3' and '6' in omega 3 and omega 6 refer to the placement of the first carbon-
carbon double bond. in the fatty acid. - Correct answer true
