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Enzyme 101 Session 4 Quiz
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1. When selecting a quality enzyme supplement, this is the first thing you want to check.
a. If the blend is animal and plant for proper pH balance
b. To make sure they are GI stable
c. For the formula with the highest mg
d. All of the above
2. These enzymes are grown on a food host and have the ability to work throughout the entire digestive process without enteric coating.
a. Microbial
b. Animal
c. Plant
d. All of the above
3. For someone needing enzyme support in an acidic pH, an animal sourced enzyme would be best.
True
False
4. Enzymes can be measured by weight, but it is more important to know their units of activity.
True
False
5. This is the gold standard for determining and measuring enzyme activity.
a. Food Chemical Codex
b. Enzyme Assay Chart
c. International Standard Unit
d. Food Safety Codex
6. There is no direct relationship between weight and enzyme activity / effectiveness.
True
False
7. When selecting a quality enzyme, you want to make sure the manufacturer meets which of the following requirements?
a. Standard audits
b. Batch record review
c. Sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished goods
d. All of the above
8. Supplemental microbial enzymes are only okay for short term use to prevent the body from making its own enzymes.
True
False
9. Digestive enzymes are unlikely to cause allergic reactions because they are carried on this, a large plasma protein found in the blood recognized by the immune system.
a. Albumin
b. Fibrinogen
c. Beta Globulin
d. Alpha 2-Macroglobulin
10. Enzymes should be avoided by those with mold toxicity since they are derived from aspergillus and could contain mycotoxins.
True
False
11. When protein digestion is compromised, which would be the best enzyme to start with?
a. HCL
b. Protease
c. Lipase
d. Amylase
12. It is okay for children to start taking enzymes at which age?
a. Birth
b. 2 months
c. 6 months
d. 12 months
13. When on an antibiotic you should do the following with your probiotic.
a. Stop taking probiotic until done with antibiotic
b. Take at the same time as your antibiotic
c. Separate from antibiotic by 4 hours
d. None of the above
14. Bloating or gas after taking a digestive supplement can often be the result of your digestive system reacting to the new enzymes entering your system and are often a side effect of die off and should resolve after a few weeks.
True
False
15. When recommending digestive enzymes you must know the person's age and weight to determine proper dose.
True
False
16. The following digestive aide requires enteric coating and cannot survive the acidic pH of the stomach.
a. Ox bile
b. HCL
c. Papain
d. All of the above
17. Trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pepsin are derived from this source.
a. Plant
b. Microbial
c. Animal
d. None of the above
18. This enzyme is derived from the pineapple and works well for inflammation due to its ability to work best in higher pH levels of the body.
a. Papain
b. Serra Peptidase
c. Natto Kinase
d. Bromelain
19. Enzymes must be taken with water because they are hydrolytic and require water to activate.
True
False
20. When selecting an enzyme, it is best to look for formulas that use a blend of polysaccharolytic, lipolytic, and proteolytic enzymes with no excipients.
True
False
21. Unlike medications, synthetic vitamins, and herbs, digestive enzymes do not require detoxification from the body. They simply have an allotted amount of activity, and once they are done, they are eliminated.
True
False
22. This digestive enzyme is derived from hog or ox and requires enteric coating to protect it from the pH of the stomach.
a. Ox bile
b. HCL
c. Pancreatin
d. All of the above
23. When selecting a quality enzyme, look for one with the highest weight in milligrams.
True
False
24. There are two fermentation methods used for bacterial and fungal enzymes. This is the most common of the two.
a. Surface Tray Fermentation
b. Submerged Fermentation
c. Ultra Filtration Fermentation
d. Hydrolyzed Fermentation
25. Digestive and systemic enzymes help to debris dead and necrotic tissue, but they do not destroy healthy living tissue.
True
False
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