Protein (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which four elements make up protein?
Which four elements make up protein?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
Which nutrient is the only one that contains nitrogen?
Which nutrient is the only one that contains nitrogen?
Protein
What are proteins composed of?
What are proteins composed of?
Chains of amino acids
What breaks peptide links during digestion?
What breaks peptide links during digestion?
Enzymes
What do High Biological Value (HBV) proteins contain?
What do High Biological Value (HBV) proteins contain?
All essential amino acids
Which is a source of High Biological Value protein?
Which is a source of High Biological Value protein?
Eggs
Which food is a Low Biological Value protein?
Which food is a Low Biological Value protein?
Beans
How much protein do adults need daily?
How much protein do adults need daily?
At least 50g
Why do children and teenagers need more protein?
Why do children and teenagers need more protein?
They are growing rapidly
How much energy does protein provide per gram?
How much energy does protein provide per gram?
4 kcal
What does protein help produce in the body?
What does protein help produce in the body?
Enzymes, hormones, and antibodies
What is a symptom of protein deficiency?
What is a symptom of protein deficiency?
Slow healing of wounds