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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. _____________ is where animals store carbohydrates.






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






3. __________ = galactose + glucose






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






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






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






7. 100 g of fat = __________ of energy.






8. 100 g of carbs = __________ of energy.






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






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






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






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






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






14. _____________ molecules are not negatively or positively charged.






15. _____________ is when a protein changes shape permanently.






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






17. ________ includes all fats and oils.






18. ______ of carbs = 1680 kJ of energy.






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






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






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






22. _______ are non-polar molecules.






23. _______________ is the primary energy source for cells.






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






25. ______________ are made of two monosaccharides combined together.






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






27. _______________ are made of all sugar molecules.






28. _____________ _____________ _____________- Two or more different tertiary structures interact forming large structure for a single protein.






29. Lipids are used to make _____________.






30. ______ are the structural components of cell membranes.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Lipids are used to make _____________.






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






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






41. There are ______ kinds of lipids.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. There are _____ types of protein structure.






50. _________________ are made of a single sugar unit.