Essential Amino Acids and Proteins — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ have the highest NPU value and that is why it is considered as a reference protein

Answer: Eggs

Flashcard 2: A diet rich in _____ inhibits the enzyme QPRTase, leading to deficiency of Niacin and pellagra-like symptoms

Answer: Jowar/Sorghum

Flashcard 3: _____ score is the best indicator of protein quality*calculated by?

Answer: Digestible indispensable amino acid

Flashcard 4: 1. Identify → _____ 2. Nutritional values → _____

Answer: Soyabean

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Flashcard 5: _____ is an internal protein indicator

Answer: BV(biological value)

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Flashcard 6: _____ has the maximum NPU(net protein utilisation)

Answer: egg

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Flashcard 7: _____ is the best protein indicator

Answer: digestible indispensable amino acid score(DIAAS)

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Flashcard 8: bioavailability of iron from non heme source is _____%

Answer: 5-7

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Flashcard 9: b1172ab22c5a40b4808b1a321f9bac0e-ao-19

Answer: RDA(recommended daily allowance)

Extra: IRON IN PREGNANCY IS 27 MG/DAY

Flashcard 10: 1. Identify → _____ 2. An egg (60gm) contains → 1. Proteins → _____ 2. Fat → _____ 3. Calcium → _____ 4. Iron → _____ 5. Cholestrol _____ 6. Calories → _____ 3. Poor in → _____

Answer: Egg

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