Question 1

What are essential nutrients?

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Nutrients that only come from what we eat

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Nutrients that are not important for health

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Nutrients found only in processed foods

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Nutrients our body produces on its own

Question 2

Which food group provides protein?

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Meat, cheese, and beans

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Fats and oils

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Fruits and vegetables

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Grains and cereals

Question 3

Which nutrient is primarily found in fish and nuts?

Accepted Answer

Fats

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Carbohydrates

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Vitamins

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Minerals

Question 4

What are non-essential nutrients?

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Nutrients that we can get from inside our bodies

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Nutrients that must be obtained from food

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Nutrients only found in supplements

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Nutrients that are not needed for survival

Question 5

Which food group should you consume the most?

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Vegetables

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Dairy

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Meat

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Sweets

Question 6

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables and fruits

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Meat and cheese

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Bread and pasta

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Butter and oil

Question 7

What is the primary role of minerals in our diet?

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To support various body functions

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To improve taste

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To provide a source of energy

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To build muscle mass

Question 8

Which nutrient helps repair body tissues?

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Protein

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Vitamins

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Fats

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Carbohydrates

Question 9

What is the primary function of metabolism in the body?

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To convert energy from food into forms the body can use

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To create new food supplies

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To regulate body temperature

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To break down muscle tissue

Question 10

What process do our bodies use to convert glucose into usable energy with the help of oxygen?

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Cellular respiration

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Fermentation

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Digestion and excretion

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Photosynthesis

Question 11

What happens to energy according to the law of energy conservation?

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Energy can only change forms, not be created or destroyed

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Energy can be stored indefinitely without change in our fat stores

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Energy can be created from nothing

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Energy can be destroyed but not created

Question 12

Which type of reaction releases energy by breaking down molecules?

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Catabolic reactions

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Anabolic reactions

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Photosynthetic reactions

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Fermentative reactions

Question 13

What is the main purpose of glucose in our diet?

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To provide energy for the body's functions

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To regulate hormones through fat stores

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To produce oxygen for breathing

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To build muscle mass through rebuilding tissue

Question 14

During which process do our bodies break down food to extract energy?

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Metabolism

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Photosynthesis

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Evaporation

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Combustion

Question 15

What do we call the reactions that require energy input to build complex molecules in the body?

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Anabolic reactions

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Catabolic reactions

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Metabolic reactions

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Exothermic reactions

Question 16

What happens to extra glucose that is not immediately used by the body for energy?

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It gets stored as fat or glycogen.

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It is converted directly into ATP.

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It is exhaled as carbon dioxide.

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It turns into protein.

Question 17

What are the two nutritional states our body switches between?

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Absorptive state and postabsorptive state.

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Active state and inactive state.

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Fast state and slow state.

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Feeding state and starving or fasting state.

Question 18

In what state is the body running on stored supplies?

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Postabsorptive state.

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Absorptive state.

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Digestion and excretion state.

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Growth state.

Question 19

What can happen if you consume more glucose than your body needs?

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You can gain weight.

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You will run faster.

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You will feel more tired.

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You will lose energy.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the absorptive state?

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It occurs during or after eating.

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It occurs only when you're hungry.

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It is when your body is sleeping.

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It happens when you're exercising.

Question 21

What is the primary function of glycogen in the body?

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It serves as a stored form of glucose for energy.

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It helps with digestion and allows nutrients to move smoothly through the body.

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It provides hydration.

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It acts as a fat storage&#44; never being released from the body.

Question 22

What factors can influence your basal metabolic rate?

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Age, sex, and body size or composition

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Genetics only

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Diet and exercise level

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Amount of sleep&#44; hydration and urine output

Question 23

What is the primary function of your basal metabolic rate?

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To determine how many calories your body needs at rest

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To measure how much weight you can lift without causing musculoskeletal damage

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To calculate your daily exercise needs to function while maintaining the same weight

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To assess how much sleep you need

Question 24

What happens to your weight if you consistently burn more calories than you consume?

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You will lose weight

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You will feel more energetic

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Your weight will remain the same

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You will gain weight

Question 25

Who is likely to have a higher basal metabolic rate?

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A young bodybuilder

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A sedentary teenager

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An elderly person

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A small average child

Question 26

What is a blood glucose level that is considered normal for a healthy body?

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70 to 100 milligrams per deciliter

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120 to 140 milligrams per deciliter

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50 to 60 milligrams per deciliter

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100 to 120 milligrams per deciliter

Question 27

Why can high blood sugar levels be dangerous for the body?

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They can damage blood vessels and lead to serious health problems.

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They help with muscle growth&#44; allowing for more exercise.

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They provide extra energy for the body&#44; allowing for higher brain function.

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They make you feel more awake and alert&#44; allowing you to sleep less.

Question 28

What is one potential health issue associated with high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes?

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Loss of vision

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Improved digestion

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Enhanced muscle strength

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Increased bone density

Question 29

What is a common complication of diabetes related to the feet?

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Foot amputation

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Better circulation

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Reduced risk of injury

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Increased flexibility

Question 30

Which organ is especially at risk of damage due to high blood sugar levels in diabetes?

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Stomach

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Liver

Question 31

What health condition is often associated with high blood sugar levels and can cause severe complications?

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Diabetes

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Asthma

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Arthritis

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Hypertension

Question 32

What hormone is secreted by the beta cells in the pancreas to help lower blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Cortisol

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Adrenaline

Question 33

What is the main function of insulin in the body?

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To move glucose out of the blood and into storage in the cells.

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To help absorb vitamins in the intestines.

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To increase heart rate during exercise&#44; improving circulation.

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To produce more glucose in the liver&#44; allowing for better digestion.

Question 34

What does LDL cholesterol primarily do in the body?

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Delivers fats and glucose to the body's fat deposits

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Removes cholesterol from the blood&#44; clearing out arteries

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Increases energy levels in the body

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Transports oxygen to the cells&#44; lowering blood sugar

Question 35

What is the role of HDL cholesterol in the body?

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To gather cholesterol from the blood and deliver it back to the liver

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To block LDL cholesterol from entering cells

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To increase the amount of fat in the bloodstream&#44; clogging arteries

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To deliver glucose to the body's fat deposits

Question 36

What happens to excess LDL cholesterol in the body?

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It can lead to plaque build-up in the arteries

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It gets converted to HDL cholesterol

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It is used immediately for energy in the form of ATP

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It is eliminated through sweat

Question 37

Which type of cholesterol is often referred to as 'bad' cholesterol?

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LDL cholesterol

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HDL cholesterol

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Triglycerides

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VLDL cholesterol

Question 38

What role does glucose play in the brain's function?

Accepted Answer

It serves as the main energy source

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It improves memory retention

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It acts as a neurotransmitter

Question 39

Which of the following is a consequence of not eating for an extended period?

Accepted Answer

The body will start gluconeogenesis to maintain brain function.

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Weight loss occurs immediately.

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Metabolism speeds up significantly causing immediate damage to neurons.

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Muscles will grow stronger and allow for increased exercise.

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of gluconeogenesis?

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to produce glucose

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to store fat

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to break down proteins

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to produce insulin

Question 41

What are the main types of diabetes?

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Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes

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Type 1 and Type 2

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Diabetes insipidus and hypoglycemia

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Insulin resistance and Type 3

Question 42

Which type of diabetes is primarily associated with insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes

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Gestational diabetes

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Type 1 diabetes

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Latent autoimmune diabetes

Question 43

Which type of diabetes is often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes

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Gestational diabetes

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Pre-diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes

Question 44

What type of diabetes occurs only during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes

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Diabetes insipidus

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Type 1 diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes

Question 45

What are the four main types of biological macromolecules necessary for life?

Accepted Answer

carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids

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salts, acids, bases, and gases

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enzymes, hormones, antibodies, and sugars

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vitamins, minerals, water, and fiber

Question 46

Which of the following foods is a primary source of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

vegetables

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olive oil

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cheese

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chicken

Question 47

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Accepted Answer

to serve as an energy source

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to store genetic information

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to provide insulation

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to build cell membranes

Question 48

What is one of the main functions of proteins in the body?

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Tissue and cell growth

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Oxygen transport

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Hormone production

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Energy storage

Question 49

What are proteins made up of?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids

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Fatty acids

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Nucleotides

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Carbohydrates

Question 50

In which food category would you find the highest protein content?

Accepted Answer

Meat

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Vegetables

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Sweets

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Fruits

Question 51

Which of the following statements about lipids is true?

Accepted Answer

High levels of lipids can lead to health conditions.

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Lipids are only found in water&#44; as they break down easily.

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All lipids are helpful for the body.

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Eating lipids does not affect your health.

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