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I WONDER - What Are Amino Acids?

I WONDER - What Are Amino Acids?

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Biology, Chemistry, Science

KG - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Proteins are composed of smaller units called amino acids. There are 20 types of amino acids, all of which are necessary for the body to function properly. While some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, essential amino acids must be obtained through diet.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the basic components that make up proteins?

Nucleic acids

Amino acids

Fatty acids

Carbohydrates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different types of amino acids are there?

10

20

25

15

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the body need all types of amino acids?

To function properly

To store energy

To produce vitamins

To build carbohydrates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are amino acids that the body cannot produce called?

Non-essential amino acids

Conditional amino acids

Essential amino acids

Primary amino acids

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How must essential amino acids be obtained?

Through breathing

By sunlight

From the diet

Through exercise

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