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Subject : literacy
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1. Irreversible reaction - unfolding of the protein chain - caused by HEAT - ADDITION OF ACID & MECHANICAL ACTION.






2. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






3. Substances that are important for the body's growth and care






4. 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.






5. Catalyst that speeds up or slows down a reaction without being used up itself.






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






7. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






8. 1.25mL






9. Should be eaten sparingly






10. Curved






11. Breaking down excess protein in the liver. Carboxyl group is converted to glycogen and stored as energy. Amino group is converted to ammonia then to urea and excreted as urine.






12. Formed when a number of amino acids join together due to the formation of peptide links.






13. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






15. 10g






16. Where a food is missing one or more of the essential amino acids. They are usually plant foods.






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






18. Keeps bowels regular






19. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






21. Diagonal






22. One hue






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






24. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






25. Plant material bodies cannot digest






26. Vegetables are a great source of this






27. An enzyme made in the pancreas that travels to the duodenum and breaks peptones into peptides.






28. 90 degrees of each other






29. Horizontal






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






31. A in butter. B in wholegrain and cereals. C in citrus fruits. D in butter.






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






33. An enzyme made in the ileum which breaks peptides into amino acids.






34. 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






35. Helps blood carry oxygen - helps cells use oxygen meat - liver - eggs - dry beans - spinach






36. Minimum amount of energy required to maintain body temp. (37'C) and keep the body alive. Calculated at complete rest after fasting. Slows down as you get older.






37. The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use






38. Good sources of this vitamin are oranges - kiwi - and grapefruit






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






40. Vertical






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






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






43. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






44. Fruit juices - tea - coffee - milk - soups - fruit - vegtables.






45. 9-11 servings daily






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






47. Built to a persons specifications






48. A link formed during the condensation reaction when the amino group of one amino acid chemically combines with the carboxyl group of another amino acid with the loss of water molecule.






49. Dark - leafy vegetables and orange vegetables are good sources of this vitamin






50. 2 or more proteins are eaten together to supplement each other. Occurs when one protein is lacking in one or more essential amino acids and is eaten with another food which contains the missing essential amino acid. E.g. beans on toast (Beans are hig