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Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






4. An enzyme made in the pancreas that travels to the duodenum and breaks peptones into peptides.






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






6. Helps muscles contract - helps produce energy - helps regulate many body functions nuts - peanut butter






7. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






8. Where a food is missing one or more of the essential amino acids. They are usually plant foods.






9. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






10. Eggs belong in this food group






11. Curved






12. House built in rows and attached to one another at the side wall






13. Meat - Fish - Chicken - Milk - Cheese - Eggs - Soya beans






14. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






15. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






17. Plant material bodies cannot digest






18. 125g






19. Helps body fight infection - helps wounds heal - helps keep gums healthy citrus fruits - berries - melon






20. A semi-solid viscous solution with a 3-D network where water molecules become trapped. Gelatine is used as a setting agent.






21. Formed when a number of amino acids join together due to the formation of peptide links.






22. Should be eaten sparingly






23. Vertical






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






25. 125g






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






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






28. Chemical reaction when 2 amino acids join together with the elimination of water. Amino group of one amino acid combines with the carboxyl group of another amino acid.






29. Dark - leafy vegetables and orange vegetables are good sources of this vitamin






30. 90 degrees of each other






31. A lack of a substance / nutrient. It can lead to illness.






32. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






33. 175g






34. Protein are formed as a result of chemical or enzymic action on the protein.






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






36. 20g






37. Iron in eggs - calcium in milk - Iodine in fish - variety in fruit and vegtables.






38. 230 - 250






39. Globular proteins linked with other non-protein molecules.






40. Amount of each nutrient that is needed to to meet a persons nutritional requirements.






41. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






42. 250g






43. Built to a persons specifications






44. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






45. 10g






46. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






48. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






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