T level Biomolecules

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

• Micronutrient

• Macronutrient

• Essential nutrient

• Mega nutrient

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

• Vitamin

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues and regulates reactions in the body

• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Protein
• Fats

A protein is a compound made of ...

• nucleotides
• fatty acids
• simple sugars
• amino acids

What chemical reaction process makes a polysaccharide from monosaccharide?

• Condensation

• Oxidation
• Fermentation
• Hydrolysis

Describe the structure of a triglyceride.

• A triglyceride consists of two glycerol molecules and four fatty acid chains.
• A triglyceride is made up of one fatty acid and two glycerol molecules.
• A triglyceride contains one glycerol molecule and one fatty acid chain.
• A triglyceride consists of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid chains.

The main difference between a saturated and unsaturated fatty acid is that saturated fatty acids have ___.

• more hydrogen atoms than unsaturated fatty acids
• a higher melting point than unsaturated fatty acids
• no double bonds between carbon atoms
• multiple double bonds between carbon atoms

Which type of fatty acid contain at least one double bond?

• Trans fatty acids
• Unsaturated fatty acids
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids
• Saturated fatty acids

What elements are found in proteins? (Select all that apply)

• phosphorus
• calcium
• iron
• carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur

An amino acid that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by the diet

• Protein
• Essential amino acid
• Non-essential amino acid
• Peptide bond