/15 marks
My assignment is due on: ____________________________________ by 11:59 PM via DC Connect.
Rationale
As you are finishing the the Pre-Health Science program, it is important to gain a deeper appreciation
for the process of research and independent learning.
Knowing how to critically analyze resources and draw conclusions is a valuable skill you will apply
throughout your future studies and career in health care.
Grading:
This assignment is worth 5% of your final grade.
Points have been attributed to each question.
While you may work in pairs or small groups to complete the assignment, each student must submit
their own original work. Please refer to the Academic Integrity policy if you are unsure of specifics
regarding academic integrity: https://durhamcollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/ACAD-101-Academic-
Integrity.pdf
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2. [2 marks] In the lab you will perform an experiment to see the effect of temperature on protein/enzyme
denaturation. Research to find 2 other factors that can cause proteins to denature. Provide the name of the
factor and briefly in 1-2 sentences summarize how it leads to enzyme denaturation.
Factor 1 Factor 2
3. [2 marks] Antabuse is a prescription medication used in the treatment of chronic alcoholism. Antabuse
impacts the enzyme responsible for breaking down alcohol. Research to find the name of the enzyme
Antabuse acts on. Then briefly summarize in 1-2 sentences the consequence of this enzyme action.
Consequence of this enzyme action The consequence of the enzyme action results in the
enzyme inhibiting steps required for the metabolism of
alcohol. As such, if a person consumes alcohol while
taking Antabuse, it is going to result in the body being
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unable to metabolize the toxicity of the alcohol
appropriately, which will result in the person becoming
very sick.
Canada’s food guide recently experienced some major changes. You can view the old food guide here:
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/migration/hc-sc/fn-an/alt_formats/hpfb-dgpsa/pdf/food-guide-
aliment/print_eatwell_bienmang-eng.pdf and the new food guide here: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
The changes have been controversial. The new food guide contains little meat or dairy.
Each food group in the new food guide is further broken down. Read more about each type of food group here:
Proteins: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/healthy-eating-recommendations/make-it-a-habit-to-eat-
vegetables-fruit-whole-grains-and-protein-foods/eat-protein-foods/
Vegetables and fruits: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/healthy-eating-recommendations/make-it-a-
habit-to-eat-vegetables-fruit-whole-grains-and-protein-foods/eat-vegetables-and-fruits/
Whole grains: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/healthy-eating-recommendations/make-it-a-habit-to-
eat-vegetables-fruit-whole-grains-and-protein-foods/eat-whole-grain-foods/
4. [2 marks] Consider your own eating habits. Is there a food group you eat too much of? Is there a food
group you eat too little of? Or, if you have a well-balanced diet, what do you do to make sure you maintain
a well-balanced diet?
Based on reviewing the food guide, I certainly eat too many carbohydrates and too little protein.
Protein has been difficult for me because I like to make ethical decisions concerning food choices; I
am trying to avoid eating animal products. As such, protein intake is limited as a result (and
because I have zero creativity in the kitchen). However, I consume a lot of starch and
carbohydrates (pasta, wheat, etc). This is has resulted in excessive weight-gain, which I am trying
to lose via high intensity exercise.
5. [3 marks] Predict what might happen in the body to someone with the following eating habits.