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WorksheetsProteins, Vitamins, and Minerals
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a
a)
deficiency
b)
devise
c)
without
d)
deficit
2.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
3.
Plants absorb minerals from the _______.
a)
sun
b)
soil
c)
grass
d)
water
4.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
5.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
6.
Folate helps prevent Spina Bifida.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
The component of food which helps our body to fight against infections is ..
a)
proteins
b)
fat
c)
carbohydrates
d)
starch
9.
........... is essential for forming haemoglobin in the blood.
a)
Calcium
b)
Iron
c)
Phosphorus
d)
Magnesium
10.
What two foods are high in protein?
a)
Strawberries
b)
Peanuts
c)
Pasta
d)
Steak
11.
How many different amino acids are there?
a)
15
b)
21
c)
25
d)
30
12.
Which three jobs do proteins have in the body?
a)
Storing genetic information
b)
Providing structure
c)
Speeding up chemical reactions
d)
Defending against pathogens
13.
Enzymes are capable of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction within a living cell. Enzymes accomplish this through which of the following means?
a)
reducing the number of products
b)
reducing the activation energy
c)
increasing the temperature of the cell
d)
increasing the concentration of reactants
14.
What two conditions usually cause denaturation?
a)
Extreme heat
b)
Extreme pH
c)
Dissolving in water
15.
Which two people are most likely to need vitamin supplements in their diet?
a)
An infant
b)
A pregnant woman
c)
A 30 year old teacher
d)
A Teenager
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