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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. ________ are used to maintain a body temperature.






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






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






4. __________ = glucose + glucose.






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






6. _____________ contain up to 1000-6000 glucose molecules linked together.






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






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






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






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






11. __________ _____ ___________ help in chemical reactions.






12. _______________ is the primary energy source for cells.






13. Proteins help form antibodies for _____________.






14. ______ are energy storage compounds.






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






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






17. Carbohydrates are structural material for ______ ______.






18. ___________: to lose a water molecule.






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






20. __________ = galactose + glucose






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






22. _____________ molecules are not negatively or positively charged.






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






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






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






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






27. ____________: more than one sugar molecule.






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






29. Phospholipids have a _______ head - and a _____________ tail.






30. Phospholipids have a _______ head - and a _____________ tail.






31. Lipids __________ - and ____________ organs.






32. Phospholipds have a _____________ head - and a _______________ tail.






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






34. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






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






36. All lipids are made of two structural units: ___________ - and _______ ______.






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






38. _____________ store energy in the form of fat.






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






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






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






42. There are ______ kinds of lipids.






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






44. ___________ have different properties. Ex - fructose is sweeter.






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






46. ____________ creates cholesterol - estrogen and pheromones.






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






48. Monosaccharides are also called ________ __________.






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






50. All lipids are made of two structural units: ___________ - and _______ ______.