Comparing Food Molecules

Contain Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• None

Bread, Pasta, Rice

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• None

Whole milk, butter, oil

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• None

Have subunits and can bond together to form more complex molecules

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• None

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What are the TWO jobs of food molecules?

• Provide Energy

• Provide Building Materials

• Provide Minerals

• Provide Vitamins

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Meat, Cheese, Eggs, Nuts

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• None

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

This molecule best represents

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• None

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The process in this image best represents

• the bonding of amino acids to form a starch molecule

• the digestion of amino acids to form a starch molecule

• the bonding of simple sugars to form a starch molecule

• the digestion of simple sugars to form a starch molecule

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following food molecules is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which food molecule is known for its role in building and repairing tissues?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Minerals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7