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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _____________ store energy in the form of fat.






2. Some examples of Monosaccharides are Glucose - ___________ - Fructose.






3. __________ _____ ___________ help in chemical reactions.






4. The three types of Polysaccharides are starch - glycogen - and _____________.






5. _____________ are made of building blocks called amino acids. Found in meat - eggs - fish - nuts - beans - dairy.






6. ______ are the structural components of cell membranes.






7. ________ are very stable insoluble molecules. Used for waterproofing/ protection. Ex. Candles etc -.






8. There are _____ types of protein structure.






9. ____________: more than one sugar molecule.






10. __________ _____ ___________ help in chemical reactions.






11. _______________ is the primary energy source for cells.






12. Nucleic acids are composed of sugar - phosphate - and _____________ bases.






13. _____________ is when a protein changes shape permanently.






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






15. __________ = glucose + fructose.






16. There are ________ types of carbohydrates.






17. Proteins create ___________ that bring reactants together faster or slower.






18. Lipids are ____ ______________ in cell membranes.






19. __________ = galactose + glucose






20. _____________ are found in plant cell walls.






21. The two types of starches are ___________ - and ______________.






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






23. _____________ are made of building blocks called amino acids. Found in meat - eggs - fish - nuts - beans - dairy.






24. _______________ ______________: double bonds exist between carbons - they are unstable and easy to break down. plant sources






25. Triglycerides can be _____________ - or _______________.






26. Macronutrients consists of ______________ - proteins - and lipids.






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






28. _____________ store energy in the form of fat.






29. __________ = glucose + glucose.






30. _____________ are plant polysaccharides - stores energy for plants.






31. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






32. Micronutrients consists of __________ _____ _________ - and Nucleic Acids.






33. There are ______ kinds of lipids.






34. ________________ usually have a molecular formula ratio of C:H:O in 1:2:1.






35. ______ of fat = 3870 kJ of energy.






36. Proteins help keep our cells and muscles in _________.






37. ________________ consists of Vitamins and Minerals - and Nucleic Acids.






38. Monosaccharides are also called ________ __________.






39. _____________ is when a protein changes shape permanently.






40. _________________ are made of a single sugar unit.






41. _____________ look like amylopectin but only have 16-24 glucose on each branch.






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






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






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






45. ______________ _______________ : single bonds exist between carbons - they are stable and hard to break down so they will remain in our body longer. animal sources






46. 100 g of fat = __________ of energy.






47. _____________ _____________ _____________- coils of amino acids.






48. Proteins help _____________ important substances to different areas of the body.






49. __________ are needed for fat soluble vitamins.






50. ____________ _______ are genetic material that directs cell activity.