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The process of changing the shape of a protein molecule without breaking its peptide bonds:
a) denaturation
b) coagulation
c) caramelization
d) crystallization

This element sets proteins apart from other nutrients:
a) carbon
b) nitrogen
c) oxygen
d) hydrogen

Very large proteins that weaken or destroy foreign substances in the body:
a) albumen
b) gluten
c) enzymes
d) antibodies

Egg white that contains the majority of the protein from an egg:
a) yolk
b) chalaza
c) albumen
d) antibodies

A protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids; mostly from animal sources:
a) complete protein
b) incomplete protein
c) fibrous protein
d) globular protein

A protein that is lacking one or more essential amino acids; generally includes your plant sources:
a) complete protein
b) incomplete protein
c) fibrous protein
d) globular protein

Changing a liquid into a soft, semisolid clot or solid mass:
a) coagulation
b) denaturation
c) caramelization
d) crystallization

Air bubbles incorporated and trapped in a protein film by whipping:
a) emulsifier
b) gelatin
c) foam
d) gluten

To break a protein down into amino acids, your body uses ____ to do this job.
a) antibodies
b) gluten
c) enzymes
d) albumen

Amino acids that the body needs but cannot make; you must get these amino acids in your diet:
a) non-essential
b) complete
c) essential
d) incomplete

How many calories are there in each gram of protein?
a) 4
b) 7
c) 9
d) 3

A large molecule that contains many atoms:
a) hydromolecule
b) minimolecule
c) microcolecule
d) macromolecule

Twisted, rope-like structure that keeps the egg yolk centered:
a) chalaza
b) albumin
c) yolk
d) gluten

A single protein molecule containing ten or more amino acids linked in peptide chains:
a) monopeptides
b) dipeptides
c) polypeptides
d) macropeptides

Bonds that hold amino acids together:
a) hydrogen bonds
b) peptide bonds
c) carboxyl bonds
d) hydroxyl bonds

Protein molecules that have a structure that can be compared to a ball of steel wool; an example includes hemoglobin:
a) globular protein
b) fibrous protein
c) triangular protein
d) complete protein

Protein molecules that form rope-like fibers; examples include collagen and elastin:
a) globular protein
b) fibrous protein
c) triangular protein
d) complete protein

The building blocks of protein:
a) glucose
b) fatty acids
c) starch
d) amino acids

An elastic substance formed by mixing water with the proteins found in wheat:
a) dough
b) foam
c) gluten
d) albumen

A protein's _______ determines its function.
a) size
b) shape
c) atoms
d) color

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