Biological Molecules and Nutrition Introduction

Because people in westernized societies have easy access to food, we have to be careful how we eat.

​This banana boat is packed with calories from sugars and fats.

​We need to find balance!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of biological molecules in living organisms?

• Determines the structure and function of body parts

• Provides energy

• Carries genetic information

• Produces light for vision

Fill in the Blank

The process of making a polymer from monomers is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which monomer subunit is found in nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Glycerol

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the human body?

• Carrying substances around the body

• Facilitating muscle contraction

• Providing immune protection

• Storing genetic information

Multiple Select

Which foods are good sources of protein? (More than 1 answer)

• Chicken

• Beans

• Bananas

• Eggs

Fill in the Blank

The body can make 11 ___ amino acids, but the remaining 9 must come from food.

Multiple Choice

What are the three forms in which carbohydrates are commonly found?

• Starches, sugars, fibers

• Proteins, fats, vitamins

• Sugars, oils, minerals

• Fibers, oils, proteins

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of lipids in the body? (1 answer)

• Carrying oxygen

• Storing energy

• Facilitating digestion

• Regulating blood sugar

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good food sources of minerals? (Choose all of the correct answers.)

• Vegetables

• Fruit

• Meat

• Dairy

Fill in the Blank

The mineral that is important for hemoglobin function is ___.

Fill in the Blank

Dehydration can result if ___ is not replaced.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

• 72%

• 22%

• 90%

• 55%

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a major class of molecules found in living things?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Plastics

• Nucleic acids