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Biology: Essential Nutrients

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






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






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






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






5. Nucleic acids are composed of sugar ____________ - and nitrogenous bases.






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






7. Micronutrients consists of Vitamins and Minerals - and _________ ______.






8. ____________: when molecules have the same chemical formula but different structures.






9. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






10. ___________: combining two things together to make something new.






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






12. _______________ are made of all sugar molecules.






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






14. All _____________ have different proteins (amino acids)






15. _______ are non-polar molecules.






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






17. _____________ _____________ _____________- coils of amino acids.






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






19. __________ = glucose + fructose.






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






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






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






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






24. Monosaccharides are also called ________ __________.






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






26. __________ are needed for fat soluble vitamins.






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






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






29. Proteins __________ ligaments - tendons - and skin.






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






31. Lipids are ____ ______________ in cell membranes.






32. ______ of carbs = 1680 kJ of energy.






33. ______ are the structural components of cell membranes.






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






35. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






36. Carbohydrates are structural material for ______ ______.






37. ____________: more than one sugar molecule.






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






39. ______ are energy storage compounds.






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






41. Proteins are composed of ______ ______.






42. There are __________ different kinds of Amino acids. __________ can be made in our bodies - while ________ is acquired through eating food.






43. __________ are the structural components of the cell.






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






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






46. ___________: to lose a water molecule.






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






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






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






50. _____________ _____________ _____________- a single chain of sequenced amino acids.







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