Protein & Alcohol

3. The number of levels of structure in protein organization.
6. Measure of how efficient dietary protein is converted to body tissue protein.
10. Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic pathway by which this compound is generated.
11. This compound is a toxic intermediate of alcohol metabolism.
14. Dietary pattern that includes only foods from plants.
15. The process of unfolding a protein from its original 3-dimensional shape due to heat treatment, enzymes, acid or alkaline solutions or agitation.
16. This organ is the chief site for alcohol metabolism.
17. Excess protein consumption can lead to large amounts of amino acids being broken down and puts a strain on the _____ if they are already damaged by disease.
19. Alcohol is readily absorbed in the GI tract because it does not require this.

1. Amino acids are absorbed into the ______ vein.
2. Both protein and _____ supply 4 kilocalories/gram.
4. These proteins contribute to immune function.
5. Proteins from different foods that, together, contain all of the essential amino acids are called _____ proteins.
7. The part of an amino acid that determines the structure, function, and name of the amino acid.
8. Major enzyme produced by the stomach that starts the breakdown of polypeptide chains into shorter chains of amino acids.
9. A string of 10 or more amino acids bonded together is known as a _____.
10. This risk factor for developing Alcohol Use Disorder accounts for approximately 50% of risk.
12. Peanuts, eggs, fish, soy and wheat are among the eight foods that account for most food _____.
13. Process by which amino acid loses an amine group.
18. In healthy individuals protein provides very little _____ because protein is used for so many other functions this function is usually last.