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Biology: Essential Nutrients

Subjects : science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Disaccharides are made of _____ __________________ combined together.






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






3. _______________ are made of all sugar molecules.






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






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






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






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






8. 100 g of carbs = __________ of energy.






9. _____________ is when a protein changes shape temporarily.






10. ______ of fat = 3870 kJ of energy.






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






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






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






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






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






16. ___________: combining two things together to make something new.






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






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






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






20. ________ includes all fats and oils.






21. __________ _____ ___________ help in chemical reactions.






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






23. 100 g of fat = __________ of energy.






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






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






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






27. _____________ is when a protein changes shape permanently.






28. The chemical reaction for glycerol and fatty acids combining together to form triglyceride is also called _______________ _____________.






29. Some examples of Monosaccharides are Glucose - ___________ - Fructose.






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






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






32. Proteins __________ ligaments - tendons - and skin.






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






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






35. Triglycerides can be _____________ - or _______________.






36. ___________: to lose a water molecule.






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






38. _____________ are found in plant cell walls.






39. Lipids are ____ ______________ in cell membranes.






40. The opposite of dehydration synthesis is _____________.






41. ______________ are made of two monosaccharides combined together.






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






43. Proteins __________ ligaments - tendons - and skin.






44. _____________ store energy in the form of fat.






45. __________ = glucose + fructose.






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






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






48. Proteins are composed of ______ ______.






49. ____________: more than one sugar molecule.






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