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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _______________ consists of carbohydrates - proteins - and lipids.






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






3. ________ are used to maintain a body temperature.






4. Breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy.






5. Some examples of Monosaccharides are _________ - ___________ - __________.






6. __________________ are formed by MANY monosaccharides linked together.






7. Starches are _______ polysaccharides - stores energy for _______.






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






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






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






11. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






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






13. Every living thing requires a constant supply of __________ ___ ____________.






14. The chemical reaction for glycerol and fatty acids combining together to form triglyceride is also called _______________ _____________.






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






16. The opposite of dehydration synthesis is _____________.






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






18. _______________ are made of glycerol and two fatty acids and a phosphate group.






19. Lipids __________ - and ____________ organs.






20. Macronutrients consists of carbohydrates - proteins - and _______.






21. __________ = glucose + glucose.






22. _____________ are made of one glycerol and three fatty acid chains.






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






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






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






26. _____________ store energy in the form of fat.






27. Carbohydrates are made of all ________ ____________.






28. Lipids are ____ ______________ in cell membranes.






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






30. Amino acids are made of ________ _____ - _____________ - ___________ _______ - and _____________.






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






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






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






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






35. Carbohydrates are structural material for ______ ______.






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






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






38. Monosaccharides are also called ________ __________.






39. _______________ are fast sources of energy.






40. _____________ ________ _____ are the eight amino acids our body cannot make.






41. __________ = galactose + glucose






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






43. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






44. Nucleic acids are composed of _______ - ____________ - and _____________ bases.






45. __________ _____ ___________ help in chemical reactions.






46. _______________ is the primary energy source for cells.






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






48. Triglycerides can be _____________ - or _______________.






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






50. Monosaccharides are also called ________ __________.