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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. Triglycerides can be _____________ - or _______________.






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






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






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






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






6. __________ = glucose + glucose.






7. ____________ creates cholesterol - estrogen and pheromones.






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






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






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






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






12. __________ = galactose + glucose






13. _____________ store energy in the form of fat.






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






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






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






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






18. 100 g of carbs = __________ of energy.






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






20. __________ = glucose + glucose.






21. _______________ are fast sources of energy.






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






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






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






25. ________ are used to maintain a body temperature.






26. Lipids are ____ ______________ in cell membranes.






27. 100 g of fat = __________ of energy.






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






29. Synthesis of more complex substances from simpler ones.






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






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






32. Macronutrients consists of _______________ - _________ - and _______.






33. ________ includes all fats and oils.






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






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






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






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






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






39. __________ are the structural components of the cell.






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






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






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






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






44. Proteins __________ ligaments - tendons - and skin.






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






46. Monosaccharides are also called ________ __________.






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






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






49. Lipids __________ - and ____________ organs.






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