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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Irreversible reaction - unfolding of the protein chain - caused by HEAT - ADDITION OF ACID & MECHANICAL ACTION.






2. Keeps bowels regular






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Outline of an object






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






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






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






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






15. Enzyme made in the stomach which breaks caesinogen into caesin.






16. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






18. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






20. The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use






21. 125g






22. Eggs belong in this food group






23. 2.5mL






24. 20g






25. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






27. 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.






28. Fruit juices - tea - coffee - milk - soups - fruit - vegtables.






29. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






31. 120






32. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






33. 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






34. Curved






35. 90 degrees of each other






36. One hue






37. 1.25mL






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






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






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






41. The nutrient that helps carry nutrients throughout the body - helps regulate body temperature - and digest food






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






43. 125g






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






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






46. 20mL






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






48. Help the body build and repair and maintain tissues and body cells






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






50. 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