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Subject : literacy
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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. 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. A food contains all the essential amino acids - also known as a complete protein. Usually comes from animal sources but is found in soya beans.






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






5. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






7. 10g






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






9. Catalyst that speeds up or slows down a reaction without being used up itself.






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






11. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






14. 120






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






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






17. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






18. Eggs belong in this food group






19. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






21. Contrast; opposite colors






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






23. 125g






24. 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.






25. 230 - 250






26. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






27. One hue






28. Keeps bowels regular






29. 125g






30. Outline of an object






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






32. 20mL






33. Horizontal






34. 9-11 servings daily






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






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






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






38. Should be eaten sparingly






39. Curved






40. 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.






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






42. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






43. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






46. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






49. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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