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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






2. Eggs belong in this food group






3. Globular proteins linked with other non-protein molecules.






4. Builds new cells - muscles - hair - repairs tissue - supplies heat and energy if necessary.






5. Enzyme made in the stomach which breaks caesinogen into caesin.






6. Regulates body temperature - gets rid of waste via kidneys in urine - carries nutrients in blood.






7. Plant material bodies cannot digest






8. Colour change which occurs when amino acids and sugar are exposed to dry heat. Also known as non-enzymic browning.






9. 20g






10. Vertical






11. Elements needed in small amounts for sturdy bones and teeth - healthy blood - and regular elimination of wastes






12. 2.5mL






13. Works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth milk






14. Meat - Fish - Chicken - Milk - Cheese - Eggs - Soya beans






15. 200






16. 125g






17. Sugar in ripe fruit - starch in cereals - fibre in bran and celery.






18. House built in rows and attached to one another at the side wall






19. Iron for healthy blood - calcium for healthy bones - iodine for proper functioning of thyroid gland.






20. 175g






21. Cookie cutter house in master planned community - all have similar floor plans






22. Protein deficiency - causes dermatitis - retarded growth and a pot belly. Common is 3rd World.






23. Help build strong - healthy teeth and bones - helps heart beat properly - helps muscles move - helps blood clot - helps keep soft and nerves healthy dairy product






24. Low fat milk - non fat yogurt - and lite sour cream are low in this nutrient






25. 5mL






26. Irreversible reaction - unfolding of the protein chain - caused by HEAT - ADDITION OF ACID & MECHANICAL ACTION.






27. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






28. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






29. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






30. Diagonal






31. 180






32. The function / job of a nutrient in the body.






33. Iron in eggs - calcium in milk - Iodine in fish - variety in fruit and vegtables.






34. The food that the nutrient is found in.






35. Protein are formed as a result of chemical or enzymic action on the protein.






36. Help the body build and repair and maintain tissues and body cells






37. Healthiest oil to cook with






38. Lack of adequate nutrition - result of lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet.






39. 250g






40. A nutrient needed in large amounts (protein - carbohydrate - lipid)






41. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






42. Provides heat and energy - satify hunger - provides padding around heart and kidneys.






43. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






44. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






45. 150






46. Helps body fight infection - helps wounds heal - helps keep gums healthy citrus fruits - berries - melon






47. Provides heat and energy in sugars and starches and fibre prevents constipation for healthy bowels.






48. A lack of a substance / nutrient. It can lead to illness.






49. Helps regulate body fluids - helps muscles like the heart function orange juice - bananas






50. When 2 or more amino acids break apart due to the addition of a water molecule which splits the peptide link. This happen during digestion.