Nutrition & Metabolism

Which of the following is NOT an essential macronutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

The monomer of carbohydrates are...

• Starches

• Sugars

• Monosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

Which of the following is NOT a bodily function of lipids?

• Long-term energy storage

• Insulation & Protection

• Compose the cell membrane

• Hormones

Proteins are composed of...

• Amino Acids

• Triglycerides

• Nucleic Acids

• Fatty Acids

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Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

• A

• C

• D

• K

Which vitamins are stored by the body?

• Water-soluble

• Fat-soluble

• B-complex vitamins

• Vitamin C

Which of the following nutrients could be used as a source of energy?

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Nucleic Acids

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Which of the following is NOT an essential mineral?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Sulfur

• Sodium

Which of the following statements about catabolic reactions is FALSE?

• They build larger molecules from smaller molecules

• An example would digestion

• They release energy

• They are exothermic

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Which of the following metabolic pathways is NOT used in the digestion of ALL macromolecules?

• Citric Acid Cycle

• Glycolysis

• ETC

• Oxidative Phosphorylation