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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






3. Chemical substances that are needed in the body for correct functioning






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






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






6. 200






7. Eggs belong in this food group






8. Similar to a duplex - but three or more units share one family pays rent






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






10. 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.






11. One hue






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






13. 20mL






14. Measure of protein quality - number of essential amino acids a food contains - High Biological Value (HBV) Low Biological Value (LBV)






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






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






17. Denaturing a protein (liquid to a solid) e.g. cooking an egg






18. Helps eyes adjust to darkness - protects lining of throat - nose and mouth and other organs from infection eggs - dark green veggies - deep yellow veggies and fruits






19. Severe protein deficiency resulting in thin limbs - sunken face and pot belly. Occurs in 3rd World countries.






20. 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.






21. 90 degrees of each other






22. 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.






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. Built to a persons specifications






25. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






27. 230 - 250






28. Healthiest oil to cook with






29. Outline of an object






30. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






31. Chemical reaction when 2 amino acids join together with the elimination of water. Amino group of one amino acid combines with the carboxyl group of another amino acid.






32. Foods from the extras group are usually high






33. Plant material bodies cannot digest






34. Curved






35. 150






36. 190






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






38. Should be eaten sparingly






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






40. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






41. 250g






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






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






44. A waxy substance that is a part of every cell of your body and intake should be low






45. Amino acids that cannot be made in the body and must be obtained from food.






46. A food contains all the essential amino acids - also known as a complete protein. Usually comes from animal sources but is found in soya beans.






47. Help keep the nervous system healthy - promotes growth - appetite and digestion whole grain and enriched breads and cereals - pork - organ meats - dry beans - peas






48. 20g






49. Horizontal






50. A semi-solid viscous solution with a 3-D network where water molecules become trapped. Gelatine is used as a setting agent.