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What are proteins |
Large, complex molecules composed of hundreds to thousands of amino acids |
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What are amino acids composed of |
C,H,O,N,S,P these elements create an amine group, acid carboxylique group and a side chain |
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What is the body's principle source of N |
Protein |
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How many essential amino acids are required in dogs |
10 |
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How many essential amino acids are required in cats |
11 |
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How many nonessential amino acids are required by dogs and cats |
12 |
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An anime is composed of |
NH2 |
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Carboxylic acid is composed of |
COOH |
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What is the only variable in an amino acid |
The side chain (R group) |
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Proteins are the principal structural constituent of |
Collagen and elastin Contractile proteins Keratin proteins Blood proteins Enzymes Hormones Antibodies |
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How much energy can be derived from an amino acid |
5.64 kcal/g |
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Amino acids are ______ to be stored in excess |
Unable |
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What affects the ability of the animal to use dietary protein as a source of amino acids and nitrogen |
Digestibility and quality of the protein |
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What determines the amount of protein needed |
Nitrogen balance Growth rate |
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What is a zero N balance |
N excretion=N intake |
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What is a positive N balance |
N intake>N excretion |
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What is a negative N balance |
N intake < N excretion |
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When is a zero N balance needed |
Maintenance |
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When is a positive N balance needed |
Growth Gestation Recovery form illness |
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What is the min requirement of protein for adult maintenance dog food according to AAFCO |
18% |
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What is the min requirement of protein for growth and reproduction in dog food according to AAFCO |
22% |
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AAFCO requires a min of _____ protein in an adult maintenance cat food |
22.75% |
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AAFCO requires a min of ______ protein in growth and reproduction cat food |
26.25% |
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Why do cats have a higher protein requirement |
60% of protein is used for maintenance of body tissue |
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Arginine deficiency can cause what in cats |
Sever hyperammonemia Emesis Muscle spasms Ataxia Hyperesthesia Tetanic spasms Coma Death |
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What is hyperesthesia |
Excessive physical sensitivity |
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What are tetanic spasms |
Seizure |
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There is no evidence to support that protein ingestion contributes to the development of what |
Kidney dysfunction |
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What are the cs of protein deficiency |
Retarded growth in young animals Weight loss Reduced lean body mass Impaired reproductive and work performance Edema Ascites Lethargy Reduced digestive efficiency Compromised immune function |
