17) Matching questions 1. marasmus 2. immunity 3. acid group 4. side chain 5. kwashiorkor A. The side group of an amino acid that provides it with its unique qualities; also referred to as the R group. B. A state of PEM where there is a severe deficiency of dietary protein. C. A state of PEM where there is a severe deficiency of calories that perpetuate s wasting: also called starvation. D. The COOH group that is part of every amino acid; also called the carboxyl group. E. The state of having built up antibodies to a particular foreign substance so that when particles of the substance enter the body, they are destroyed by the antibodies..

1. 17) Matching questions 1. marasmus 2. immunity 3. acid group 4. side chain 5. kwashiorkor A.
The side group of an amino acid that provides it with its unique qualities; also referred to as the R
group. B. A state of PEM where there is a severe deficiency of dietary protein. C. A state of PEM
where there is a severe deficiency of calories that perpetuate s wasting: also called starvation. D.
The COOH group that is part of every amino acid; also called the carboxyl group. E. The state of
having built up antibodies to a particular foreign substance so that when particles of the substance
enter the body, they are destroyed by the antibodies.