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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ creates cholesterol - estrogen and pheromones.






2. Disaccharides are made of _____ __________________ combined together.






3. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






4. _______________ can have one single sugar molecule or can be polymers.






5. _______________ are fast sources of energy.






6. All _____________ have different proteins (amino acids)






7. The bond formed between two amino acids are called a __________ ______.






8. Lipids are _____________ (does not dissolve in water).






9. _____________ contain many branches that make up 24-36 glucose molecules.






10. When two monosaccharides combine together - the chemical reaction is call _____________ _____________.






11. _______________ can be found in potatoes - bread - corn - rice - fruit - etc -.






12. Proteins create _____________ that affect growth and serve as messengers.






13. ____________: more than one sugar molecule.






14. Phospholipids forms a _________ _____________ _____________ _____________ that is essential for structure and function.






15. _______ are non-polar molecules.






16. _______________ is the primary energy source for cells.






17. _____________ _____________ _____________- the are groups interact to change coil structure.






18. _____________ store energy in the form of fat.






19. The three types of Polysaccharides are _____________ - glycogen - and cellulose.






20. There are ________ types of carbohydrates.






21. Macronutrients consists of carbohydrates - __________ - and lipids.






22. Vitamins and Minerals are often found in __________ _________.






23. The three types of Polysaccharides are starch - _____________ - and cellulose.






24. _______________ can be found in potatoes - bread - corn - rice - fruit - etc -.






25. Nucleic acids are composed of _______ - phosphate - and nitrogenous bases.






26. There are ______ kinds of lipids.






27. The three types of Polysaccharides are _____________ - _____________ - and _____________.






28. Some examples of Monosaccharides are Glucose - Galactose - __________.






29. Some examples of Monosaccharides are Glucose - Galactose - __________.






30. Macronutrients consists of _______________ - _________ - and _______.






31. __________________________ can be changed when exposed to excess heat - radiation - or change in pH.






32. Proteins are made when many many amino acids combine together through _____________ _____________.






33. Lipids are used to make _____________.






34. The three types of Polysaccharides are _____________ - _____________ - and _____________.






35. Proteins help form antibodies for _____________.






36. ________ includes all fats and oils.






37. _______________ are made of all sugar molecules.






38. _______________ consists of carbohydrates - proteins - and lipids.






39. __________________ are formed by MANY monosaccharides linked together.






40. ___________: to lose a water molecule.






41. _____________ contain up to 1000 glucose molecules linked together.






42. __________________________ can be changed when exposed to excess heat - radiation - or change in pH.






43. _____________ _____________ _____________- coils of amino acids.






44. The bond formed between two amino acids are called a __________ ______.






45. Nucleic acids are composed of _______ - phosphate - and nitrogenous bases.






46. The four kinds of lipids are _______________ - _______________ - ________ - and ___________.






47. The 200 000 chemical reactions that takes place in the cells of your body is called _____________.






48. __________ _____ ___________ help in chemical reactions.






49. _______________ is the primary energy source for cells.






50. Some examples of Monosaccharides are _________ - Galactose - Fructose.