Author Question: The body needs 24 different amino acids to make protein. Indicate whether statement is true or ... (Read 74 times)

tth · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The body needs 24 different amino acids to make protein.

Indicate whether statement is true or false.

Question 2

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A) the continual process of breaking down protein to amino acids and the building of protein from amino acids
B) a condition in which the blood pH falls below 7.35
C) a condition in which the blood pH is above 7.45
D) unique component of an amino acid that provides it with its distinguishing qualities
E) the accumulation of excess water in the spaces surrounding your cells
F) the bonds that connect amino acids
G) the building blocks of protein
H) a nitrogen-containing waste product excreted in your urine
I) compounds in your body made from amino acids
J) the limited supply of amino acids in your blood and cells used to build protein
K) protein- or lipid-based chemical messengers that initiate or direct a specific reaction
L) substances that alter the rate of a reaction in the body without being changed or used up
M) the alteration of the shape of the protein, resulting in loss of function in the body
N) the nine amino acids the body cannot make and that must come from the diet
O) substances that help maintain the proper pH in a solution by attracting or donating hydrogen ions

13) Proteins
14) Amino acids
15) Side chain
16) Peptide bonds
17) Denaturation
18) Amino acid pools
19) Essential amino acids
20) Protein turnover
21) Urea
22) Enzymes
23) Edema
24) Hormones
25) Buffers
26) Acidosis
27) Alkalosis

britb2u · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F

Answer to Question 2

13) ANS: I
14) ANS: G
15) ANS: D
16) ANS: F
17) ANS: M
18) ANS: J
19) ANS: N
20) ANS: A
21) ANS: H
22) ANS: L
23) ANS: E
24) ANS: K
25) ANS: O
26) ANS: B
27) ANS: C