Inorganic/Organic Compounds

Which of the following is NOT an inorganic compound?

• Acids

• Water

• Nucleic Acids

• Salts

Which of the following is NOT an organic compound?

• Proteins

• Bases

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

What is the best reason why you need to eat proteins?

• They give you energy

• They provide a protective layer around your organs

• They form your DNA

• They build and repair new cells

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Starch is a long chain of

• AA-AA-AA-AA-AA-AA

• SS-SS-SS-SS-SS-SS

• TT-TT-TT-TT-TT-TT

• ZZ-ZZ-ZZ-ZZ-ZZ-ZZ

What is the main reason we eat carbohydrates?

• They give us energy

• They provide lots of vitamins and nutrients

• They form a protective layer around our organs

• They strengthen our bones

Which food gives you the most energy?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Water

Proteins are long chains of

• SS-SS-SS-SS-SS-SS

• AA-AA-AA-AA-AA-AA

• UU-UU-UU-UU-UU-UU

• PP-PP-PP-PP-PP-PP

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Which inorganic compound is needed for life?

• acids

• bases

• carbohydrates

• water

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Cellulose found in cell walls is a type of

• protein

• lipid

• starch

• nucleic acid

What happens to starches and proteins in your stomach and small intestine?

• They are destroyed by the acids

• They are broken down into smaller units so they can be absorbed into your blood

• They are reassembled into complex structures

• They come out in your feces

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