Test your basic knowledge |

Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Contrast; opposite colors






2. 150






3. 200






4. Irreversible reaction - unfolding of the protein chain - caused by HEAT - ADDITION OF ACID & MECHANICAL ACTION.






5. Iron for healthy blood - calcium for healthy bones - iodine for proper functioning of thyroid gland.






6. A waxy substance that is a part of every cell of your body and intake should be low






7. Helps regulate body fluids - helps muscles like the heart function orange juice - bananas






8. Built in a factory and installed at a specific site






9. Sugar in ripe fruit - starch in cereals - fibre in bran and celery.






10. Should be eaten sparingly






11. A in butter. B in wholegrain and cereals. C in citrus fruits. D in butter.






12. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






13. Protein found in wheat - gives elasticity to foods e.g bread (Coeliacs are allergic to it)






14. Chemical substances that are needed in the body for correct functioning






15. An enzyme made in the ileum which breaks peptides into amino acids.






16. The function / job of a nutrient in the body.






17. 125g






18. Colour change which occurs when amino acids and sugar are exposed to dry heat. Also known as non-enzymic browning.






19. 90 degrees of each other






20. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






21. 10g






22. When 2 or more amino acids break apart due to the addition of a water molecule which splits the peptide link. This happen during digestion.






23. 20g






24. 230 - 250






25. Keeps bowels regular






26. Healthiest oil to cook with






27. A nutrient needed in large amounts (protein - carbohydrate - lipid)






28. The food that the nutrient is found in.






29. Helps blood carry oxygen - helps cells use oxygen meat - liver - eggs - dry beans - spinach






30. Works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth milk






31. Good sources of this vitamin are oranges - kiwi - and grapefruit






32. Diagonal






33. A link formed during the condensation reaction when the amino group of one amino acid chemically combines with the carboxyl group of another amino acid with the loss of water molecule.






34. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






35. Substances that are important for the body's growth and care






36. Protein deficiency - causes dermatitis - retarded growth and a pot belly. Common is 3rd World.






37. Provides heat and energy in sugars and starches and fibre prevents constipation for healthy bowels.






38. 125g






39. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






40. Keeps the body healthy protecting it from diseases such as scurvy (Vit. C) and rickets (Vit. D).






41. 20g






42. Regulates body temperature - gets rid of waste via kidneys in urine - carries nutrients in blood.






43. Outline of an object






44. Denaturing a protein (liquid to a solid) e.g. cooking an egg






45. Lack of adequate nutrition - result of lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet.






46. Builds new cells - muscles - hair - repairs tissue - supplies heat and energy if necessary.






47. Helps eyes adjust to darkness - protects lining of throat - nose and mouth and other organs from infection eggs - dark green veggies - deep yellow veggies and fruits






48. Severe protein deficiency resulting in thin limbs - sunken face and pot belly. Occurs in 3rd World countries.






49. Curved






50. 175g