Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on
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Question
Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right.
protein-energy malnutrition
buffers
hormones
marasmus
kwashiorkor
transport proteins
kidney stones
antibodies
coenzymes
1. Proteins called....................... aid the immune system in its fight against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substance by binding to them and helping to inactivate or destroy them.
2. ...........................direct activity in the body and can be made of proteins or lipids.
3. A high-protein diet can increase the risk of.................. .
4. .........................carry many substances through the blood or allow movement of substances in and out of cells.
5. Inadequate intake of protein and/or calories is known as................ .
6. Most enzymes are proteins, but some may utilize........................ in the form of vitamins to help with reactions.
7. Proteins help control the acid-base balance in the body by acting as............................ .
8. ....................................is a severe deficiency of dietary protein, resulting in swelling in the feet, legs, and stomach among other symptoms.
Explanation / Answer
1. Proteins called antibodies aid the immune system in its fight against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substance by binding to them and helping to inactivate or destroy them.
2. Hormones .direct activity in the body and can be made of proteins or lipids.
3. A high-protein diet can increase the risk of kidney stones.
4. Transport protein carry many substances through the blood or allow movement of substances in and out of cells.
5. Inadequate intake of protein and/or calories is known as protein-energy malnutrition
6. Most enzymes are proteins, but some may utilize coenzymes in the form of vitamins to help with reactions.
7. Proteins help control the acid-base balance in the body by acting as buffers.
8. kwashiorkor is a severe deficiency of dietary protein, resulting in swelling in the feet, legs, and stomach among other symptoms.