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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Some examples of Monosaccharides are Glucose - Galactose - __________.






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






3. Proteins help form antibodies for _____________.






4. _______________ are made of all sugar molecules.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. _______ are non-polar molecules.






17. Disaccharides are made of _____ __________________ combined together.






18. _______ are non-polar molecules.






19. __________ are the structural components of the cell.






20. Lipids __________ - and ____________ organs.






21. Proteins are composed of ______ ______.






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






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






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






25. The opposite of dehydration synthesis is _____________.






26. __________________ are formed by MANY monosaccharides linked together.






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






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






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






30. __________ = glucose + glucose.






31. _______________ are fast sources of energy.






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






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






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






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






36. ________ includes all fats and oils.






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






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






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






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






41. ______ are energy storage compounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. ____________ creates cholesterol - estrogen and pheromones.






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






50. Disaccharides are made of _____ __________________ combined together.