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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
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1. There are ________ types of carbohydrates.






2. __________ are the structural components of the cell.






3. _____________ contain up to 1000 glucose molecules linked together.






4. ______________ are acquired from plants. (Photosynthesis -> glucose)






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






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






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






8. ___________ are important for long-term storage of energy.






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






10. _____________ are found in plant cell walls.






11. Triglycerides can be _____________ - or _______________.






12. _______________ are fast sources of energy.






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






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






15. The opposite of dehydration synthesis is _____________.






16. _____________ are found in plant cell walls.






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






18. There are _____ types of protein structure.






19. __________ = glucose + fructose.






20. __________________ are formed by MANY monosaccharides linked together.






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






22. Monosaccharides are also called ________ __________.






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. ____________: more than one sugar molecule.






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






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






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






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






34. The four kinds of lipids are _______________ - _______________ - ________ - and ___________.






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






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






37. There are ________ types of carbohydrates.






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. __________ = glucose + fructose.






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






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






47. _________________ are made of a single sugar unit.






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






49. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






50. Proteins are composed of ______ ______.






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