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Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Breaking down excess protein in the liver. Carboxyl group is converted to glycogen and stored as energy. Amino group is converted to ammonia then to urea and excreted as urine.






2. 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






3. 175g






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






5. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






7. 9-11 servings daily






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






9. Vertical






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






11. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






12. Amino acids that cannot be made in the body and must be obtained from food.






13. Vegetables are a great source of this






14. 190






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






16. 120






17. Diagonal






18. 2.5mL






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






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






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






22. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






24. 5mL






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






26. 1.25mL






27. One hue






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






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






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






31. 10g






32. 90 degrees of each other






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






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






35. 20mL






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






37. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






39. Outline of an object






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






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






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






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






44. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






45. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






46. Foods from the extras group are usually high






47. 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.






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






49. 180






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