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Proteins are mostly absorbed as


A) fatty acids.
B) disaccharides.
C) amino acids.
D) polypeptides.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The primary function of protein in the diet is to supply


A) energy for growth and development.
B) insulation for vital organs.
C) material for growth and maintenance.
D) all 20 amino acids for heart maintenance.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The number of amino acids that are indispensable for human beings is


A) 6.
B) 9.
C) 11.
D) 14.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Which of the following conditions might result in the greatest catabolism?


A) Growth
B) Multiple trauma with extensive organ damage
C) Rehabilitation after routine gallbladder surgery
D) Healing a broken bone in the arm

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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A protein-digesting enzyme found in the stomach rather than in pancreatic secretions is


A) trypsin.
B) pepsin.
C) chymotrypsin.
D) carboxypeptidase.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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The phase of metabolism that makes growth and repair possible is


A) digestion.
B) catabolism.
C) anabolism.
D) homeostasis.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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An animal protein that has relatively little value as a dietary protein source when eaten alone is


A) an egg.
B) gelatin.
C) milk.
D) fish.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The enzyme trypsin is activated by the enzyme


A) zymogen.
B) bile.
C) gastrin.
D) enterokinase.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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In planning a vegetarian meal.an appropriate combination of complementary proteins would be


A) cornmeal tamales and beans.
B) lentils and beans.
C) bean sprouts and cabbage.
D) whole wheat and rice.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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