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Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Formed when a number of amino acids join together due to the formation of peptide links.






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






3. 250g






4. Similar to a duplex - but three or more units share one family pays rent






5. Vertical






6. 150






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






8. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






9. 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.






10. 200






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






12. 5mL






13. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






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






16. Help build strong - healthy teeth and bones - helps heart beat properly - helps muscles move - helps blood clot - helps keep soft and nerves healthy dairy product






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






18. Curved






19. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






20. 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.






21. 20g






22. Elements needed in small amounts for sturdy bones and teeth - healthy blood - and regular elimination of wastes






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






24. Help keep the nervous system healthy - promotes growth - appetite and digestion whole grain and enriched breads and cereals - pork - organ meats - dry beans - peas






25. Diagonal






26. Healthiest oil to cook with






27. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






30. Vegetables are a great source of this






31. Horizontal






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






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






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






35. Provides heat and energy - satify hunger - provides padding around heart and kidneys.






36. Cookie cutter house in master planned community - all have similar floor plans






37. Should be eaten sparingly






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






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






40. 1.25mL






41. 2.5mL






42. Contrast; opposite colors






43. Bananas - orange juice - and tomatoes are great sources of this nutrient






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






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






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






47. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






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






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