A bond that connects the acid end of one amino acid with the amino end of another, forming a link in a protein chain, is called a ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


peptide bond

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Vitamin K is used more rapidly than other fat-soluble vitamins, so a constant supply is necessary.

a. true b. false

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Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.

_______ 1. Approximate number of kcalories in 1 pound of body fat _______ 2. Percentage of fat per pound of weight gained over time _______ 3. Percentage of fat per pound of weight lost via starvation _______ 4. Instrument used to measure food’s energy value _______ 5. Technique used to measure the amount of oxygen consumed when a food burns _______ 6. Response to the thought of a favorite food _______ 7. Painful sensation that initiates food-seeking behavior _______ 8. A feeling that says “do not start eating again” _______ 9. A feeling that says “stop eating” _______ 10. Energy expended while resting quietly _______ 11. A factor that lowers basal metabolism _______ 12. A factor that raises basal metabolism _______ 13. Percentage of energy expended during digestion and absorption of protein _______ 14. Estimate of energy needed to process food _______ 15. Changes in energy expenditure due to physiological events _______ 16. The BMI of a healthy weight person _______ 17. Intra-abdominal fat _______ 18. Fat stored directly under the skin _______ 19. Fat in locations other than adipose tissue _______ 20. Risk factor combination that increases heart disease risk a. 22 b. 30 c. 50 d. 75 e. 3500 f. Visceral fat g. Subcutaneous fat h. Sleep i. Satiety j. Hunger k. Malnutrition l. Appetite m. Ectopic fat n. Satiation o. Thermic effect p. Basal metabolism q. Bomb calorimeter r. Indirect calorimetry s. Metabolic syndrome t. Adaptive thermogenesis

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A lacto-vegetarian only consumes fruits and vegetables

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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