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BIOD 171 Module 2 REAL Exam PAPER |
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1,How does the percentage of total energy derived from protein in a diet containing 175 grams ofprotein
and 2000 kcalories compare to the AMDR for protein?
(A) below the AMDR
(B) at the lower end of the AMDR range
(C) at the higher end of the AMDR range
(D) above the AMDR
Answer : (C)
1. Katie weighs 50 kg and consumes 1200 kcal with 10 percent of energy coming from protein.
Does Katie's intake meet the AMDR and RDA for protein?
(A) meets both the AMDR and RDA
(B) meets the AMDR but not the RDA
(C) meets the RDA but not the AMDR
(D) does not meet either the AMDR or the RDA
Answer : (B)
2. Approximately how many grams of protein are found in one cup of milk?
(A) 5 g
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(B) 8 g
(C) 12 g
(D) 25 g
Answer : (B)
3. Many athletes consume whey protein in an effort to build muscle. Which of the following arethey
actually consuming?
(A) a synthetic amino acid supplement
(B) a chemical extract from gelatin
(C) a product of cheese production
(D) pork by-products
Answer : (C)
4. Which of the following features distinguishes branched-chain amino acids from other amino
acids?
(A) They are all dispensable amino acids.
(B) Large doses may suppress ammonia production.
(C) They represent the major energy source for muscle tissue.
(D) They may be helpful in treatment of advanced liver failure.
Answer : (D)
5. What amino acid supplement has been advertised in the popular media for treating herpes
infections?
(A) lysine
(B) arginine
(C) tryptophan
(D) phenylalanine
Answer : (A)
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6. Jim, a college baseball player, tells you that he has started to take glutamine supplements. Which
of the following would be the best advice for him?
(A) As long as he keeps the dose under 10 grams/day, the benefits outweigh the costs.
(B) Because he plays baseball, he should consider taking alanine supplements instead.
(C) Because he plays baseball, he should consider taking tryptophan supplements instead.
(D) Because single amino acids do not occur naturally in foods, they offer no benefit to the body and may
even be harmful.
Answer : (D)
7. Which amino acid has been linked to the development of the rare blood disorder eosinophilia
myalgia in people who took it as a supplement?
(A) glycine
(B) arginine
(C) tryptophan
(D) phenylalanine
Answer : (C)
8. The disease phenylketonuria is related to the abnormal metabolism of which of the following
nutrients?
(A) urea
(B) hemoglobin
(C) insulin
9. Of the following elements associated with macronutrients, which one is found exclusively in
proteins?
(A) carbon
(B) oxygen
(C) hydrogen
(D) nitrogen
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Answer : (D)
10. How are amino acids more complex than the building units of carbohydrates and fats?
(A) Amino acids are longer in length.
(B) Amino acids do not contain carbon.
(C) Amino acids are composed of both carbohydrates and fats.
(D) Each amino acid has a unique side chain.
Answer : (D)
11. Which of the following characteristics is the same for all amino acids?
(A) electrical charge
(B) chemical structure
(C) number of carbons
(D) a central carbon
Answer : (D)
12. Which of the following terms that are used to classify amino acids in the diet can be applied to
alanine?
(A) essential
(B) nonessential
(C) indispensable
(D) conditionally essential
Answer : (B)
13. Which of the following groups are all contained in an amino acid?
(A) an amino group, an acid group, an aldehyde group
(B) an amino group, an alcohol group, a sulphur group
BIOD 171 Module 2 REAL Exam PAPER |
100%
Correct Answers Portage Learning
GRSDED A+ GUARANTEED PASS
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1,How does the percentage of total energy derived from protein in a diet containing 175 grams ofprotein
and 2000 kcalories compare to the AMDR for protein?
(A) below the AMDR
(B) at the lower end of the AMDR range
(C) at the higher end of the AMDR range
(D) above the AMDR
Answer : (C)
1. Katie weighs 50 kg and consumes 1200 kcal with 10 percent of energy coming from protein.
Does Katie's intake meet the AMDR and RDA for protein?
(A) meets both the AMDR and RDA
(B) meets the AMDR but not the RDA
(C) meets the RDA but not the AMDR
(D) does not meet either the AMDR or the RDA
Answer : (B)
2. Approximately how many grams of protein are found in one cup of milk?
(A) 5 g
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(B) 8 g
(C) 12 g
(D) 25 g
Answer : (B)
3. Many athletes consume whey protein in an effort to build muscle. Which of the following arethey
actually consuming?
(A) a synthetic amino acid supplement
(B) a chemical extract from gelatin
(C) a product of cheese production
(D) pork by-products
Answer : (C)
4. Which of the following features distinguishes branched-chain amino acids from other amino
acids?
(A) They are all dispensable amino acids.
(B) Large doses may suppress ammonia production.
(C) They represent the major energy source for muscle tissue.
(D) They may be helpful in treatment of advanced liver failure.
Answer : (D)
5. What amino acid supplement has been advertised in the popular media for treating herpes
infections?
(A) lysine
(B) arginine
(C) tryptophan
(D) phenylalanine
Answer : (A)
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6. Jim, a college baseball player, tells you that he has started to take glutamine supplements. Which
of the following would be the best advice for him?
(A) As long as he keeps the dose under 10 grams/day, the benefits outweigh the costs.
(B) Because he plays baseball, he should consider taking alanine supplements instead.
(C) Because he plays baseball, he should consider taking tryptophan supplements instead.
(D) Because single amino acids do not occur naturally in foods, they offer no benefit to the body and may
even be harmful.
Answer : (D)
7. Which amino acid has been linked to the development of the rare blood disorder eosinophilia
myalgia in people who took it as a supplement?
(A) glycine
(B) arginine
(C) tryptophan
(D) phenylalanine
Answer : (C)
8. The disease phenylketonuria is related to the abnormal metabolism of which of the following
nutrients?
(A) urea
(B) hemoglobin
(C) insulin
9. Of the following elements associated with macronutrients, which one is found exclusively in
proteins?
(A) carbon
(B) oxygen
(C) hydrogen
(D) nitrogen
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Answer : (D)
10. How are amino acids more complex than the building units of carbohydrates and fats?
(A) Amino acids are longer in length.
(B) Amino acids do not contain carbon.
(C) Amino acids are composed of both carbohydrates and fats.
(D) Each amino acid has a unique side chain.
Answer : (D)
11. Which of the following characteristics is the same for all amino acids?
(A) electrical charge
(B) chemical structure
(C) number of carbons
(D) a central carbon
Answer : (D)
12. Which of the following terms that are used to classify amino acids in the diet can be applied to
alanine?
(A) essential
(B) nonessential
(C) indispensable
(D) conditionally essential
Answer : (B)
13. Which of the following groups are all contained in an amino acid?
(A) an amino group, an acid group, an aldehyde group
(B) an amino group, an alcohol group, a sulphur group
