Which of the following is a feature of an essential amino acid?
a. It is not necessary in the diet
b. It must be supplied by the diet
c. It can be made from fat in the body
d. It can be made from glucose in the body
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The food group that is the most important source of riboflavin is:
a. fresh fruits. b. green leafy vegetables. c. lean meats. d. milk.
Which of the following describes a process in protein synthesis?
a. The code to make a protein is carried by a strand of messenger RNA b. The final step in completing the protein is carried out in the mitochondria c. The function of transfer RNA is to assist in absorption of amino acids into the cell d. The DNA binds to ribosomes and directs uptake of specific amino acids to form the peptide chain
Wheat does not contain enough lysine for humans to synthesize proteins from wheat alone. Thus, in wheat, lysine is considered to be a(n) _____
a. nonessential protein b. incomplete protein c. limiting amino acid d. inadequate amino acid