How strong is your protein knowledge?
Welcome to the protein power quiz. You probably already know that proteins are necessary for building and maintaining the muscles and bones of your body. But how strong is your protein-knowledge? Start the quiz and challenge yourself with five powerful questions.
1/5: Proteins are polymers of what?
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
2/5: What is a bond between amino acids called?
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When two amino acids bond together, they form a peptide bond.
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When two amino acids bond together, they form a peptide bond.
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When two amino acids bond together, they form a peptide bond.
3/5: Which nutrient can dairy products NOT provide?
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Dairy products are a great source of vitamin A as well as calcium and vitamin D.
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Dairy products are a source of calcium as well as vitamin A and D – but they don’t provide vitamin C.
Too bad!
Dairy products are a great source of calcium as well as vitamin A and D.
4/5: How big a part of your body is made of protein?
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17% of your body is made of protein. 40% is skeletal muscle and the remaining 60% is other body tissues like bones, organs, skin etc.
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17% of your body is made of protein. 40% is skeletal muscle and the remaining 60% is other body tissues like bones, organs, skin etc.
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17% of your body is made of protein. 40% is skeletal muscle and the remaining 60% is other body tissues like bones, organs, skin etc.
5/5: How many essential amino acids does a complete protein contain?
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Complete proteins contain all the nine essential amino acids, which are important to get through the diet since they cannot be synthesized by your body.
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Complete proteins contain all the nine essential amino acids, which are important to get through the diet since they cannot be synthesized by your body.
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Complete proteins contain all the nine essential amino acids, which are important to get through the diet since they cannot be synthesized by your body.