When salivary amylase enters the stomach, the acid causes the structure of this enzyme to change so that it is no longer able to function. This change in structure is called

A. Deanimation
B. Deformation
C. Denaturation
D. Deactivation


Ans: C. Denaturation

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

The inactive forms of vitamins found in the body that must be converted to their active forms

before they can be used are known as A) anticoagulants. B) prooxidants. C) antibodies. D) provitamins.

Nutritional Science

All of the following are true of food allergies except:

a. they are triggered when a protein is absorbed without being completely digested. b. proteins from milk, eggs, peanuts, trees nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish are common causes c. they are not a serious concern d. they may trigger anaphylaxis

Nutritional Science

Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. To produce adequate quantities of breast milk, mothers need to be adequately hydrated and to optimize nutrient intake. 2. Allowing infants to fall asleep with baby bottles may lead to early childhood tooth decay and ear infections. 3. Cow's milk should not be given before age 1, as it is too high in protein and some minerals and too low in fat.

Nutritional Science

In general, water-soluble vitamin storage is shorter lived as compared to the storage of fat-soluble vitamins

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science