Which of the following statements about nutrients is true? a. All classes of nutrients are essential to human survival. b. Because the body cannot store any micronutrients, they need to be consumed nearly every day. c. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are micronutrients. d. Macronutrients are vitamins and minerals.

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A: Chemical digestion begins in the mouth. It involves breaking down of food into smaller particles…

Q: The protein you eat is mostlya. incorporated into your body without modification.b. eliminated in…

A: Proteins are the macromolecules that contains chains of molecules of amino acids. Amino acids links…

Q: Most ________ are necessary for enzyme function. a. micronutrients b. macronutrients c. biomolecules…

A: Introduction  Enzymes are the biomolecules especially proteins. Which helps in the speeding up of…

Q: Among the given statements, which ones are correct about the biological functions and commercial…

A: Glucose is the most common form of sugar in the blood and the body's primary form of energy. Glucose…

Q: he act of cooking a steak on a barbeque grill heats the meat to a high enough temperature to:  a.…

A: high heat provided in barbeque adds some color to the outside of a steak and is more than enough to…

Q: Which of the following cannot be used to produce readily usable energy in cells? A. lipids  B.…

A: Biological macromolecules are the molecule which is present in enough amount in the body . There are…

Q: Which of the following nutrients is critical for a toddler's nervous systems development? A. Sugar…

A: The formation of your baby's brain is a complicated process that occurs throughout your pregnancy.…

Q: The duration of digestion of a meal is the longest if it was a:    A. sugar-rich meal  B.…

A: Duration of digestion of a meal varies according to the content of carbohydrates, proteins and fats…

Q: Which of the following is FALSE about carbohydrates? a. They are essential components of the…

A: Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy alcohols which are derivatives of aldehydes and ketones and these are…

Q: Which of the following is NOT broken down into smaller molecules during digestion?   Group of answer…

A: Non-digestible nutrients are substances that do not undergo significant breakdown or chemical…

Q: ile Salts are:  a.   a mixture of amphipathic molecules which emulsify fatty acids in the small…

A: a) a mixture of amphipathic molecules which emulsify fatty acids in the small intestine. Bile salts…

Q: Which of these could be absorbed directly without need ofdigestion?a. glucose d. nucleic acidb. fat…

A: Answer- The food we eat gets digested in the stomach and small intestine by various enzymes and then…

Q: Jane is considering switching to a stricter vegan diet. You would suggest she pay attention to the…

A: Answer- Option D. Minerals

Q: Catabolism is a form of metabolism in which _________ molecules aretransformed into ________…

A: A chemical reaction is a process that converts one or more substances into another substance.…

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A: Amino acids are the monomers that combine to form an organic complex structure called protein. These…

Q: What is the substrate for salivary amylase? Select one: a. Protein b. Saturated fatty acids c.…

A: The enzyme Salivary amylase is found in the saliva of humans. It is secreted by salivary glands,…

Q: Which of the following components are found in lipoproteins? Choose all that apply a. DNA b.…

A: Lipoproteins are essential components of the body that transport nutrients around. Lipoproteins are…

Q: Lipids are used fora. motion and defense.b. information storage.c. energy storage and for some…

A: Answer is c.)  energy storage for some hormones.

Q: Which of the following molecules are more likely indigestible after age 4 in most humans a. glucose…

A: The digestive system is responsible for the digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrients. All…

Q: Iron is the_____ most often deficient in the diet. a. macronutrient c. mineral b. vitamin d. enzyme

A: The nutrients that are essential and required by the body for proper growth and development are…

Q: Which of the following sentences is not true? a. Humans have digestive enzymes to breakdown…

A: Cellulose is a type of polysaccharide or a complex carbohydrate. It consists of 3,000 or more…

Q: Which of the following statements about blood lipoprotein balance is true? A. It is important to…

A: Cholesterol is a yellowish crystalline sterol(a lipid type) that is usually biosynthesized by the…

Q: Catabolism is a form of metabolism in which __ molecules are converted into __ molecules. a. large,…

A: Answer- In our body many different type of chemical reactions keep on occuring. They in totality…

Q: The amino acids that must be consumed in the diet are calledessential. Nonessential amino acidsa.…

A: Answer is a.) can be produced by the body.

Q: Which of the following is not a member of the vitamin B complex? A. Thiamine B. Riboflavin C. Folic…

A: vitamin (= vital amines) are important nutrients that are required by an organism for uncompromised…

Q: Nitrogenous wastes are the by-products of the metabolism ofa. carbohydrates. . b. lipids.  c.…

A: A biomolecule is known to be a chemical compound that is located in living organisms. It includes…

Q: For health reasons, particularly to fight cancer, certain organs of the digestive system may be…

A: In critical condition it will be necessary to remove or altered the organs. For health reasons,…

Q: The amino acids that must be consumed in the diet are called essential. Nonessential amino acidsa.…

A: AMINO ACIDS  They are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are…

Q: An essential nutrient is a nutrient that:   A. Is made by the body. B. Must be obtained in our…

A: Nutrients are defined as a molecule or an element which is used for the development, growth, and…

Q: Which of the following statements is false? a. Fiber is a polysaccharide that is completely or…

A: A biomolecule is very essential for our body, they are present in all living cell processes. the…

Q: The conversion of amino acids and glycerol into glucose is calleda. gluconeogenesis. c.…

A: Glucose is the primary fuel of the body and the regeneration of red blood cells also relies on the…

Q: What are the function of lipoproteins? Select one: a. They help transport fatty acids in aqueous…

A: Lipoproteins are a vital part of the body's system for moving fats around in the bloodstream. The…

Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The process of changing complex…

A: Food is the basic requirement of all living beings which are present on earth. Food provides energy…

Q: What type of nutrient is recommended as the primary energy sourcein the diet?a. carbohydratesb.…

A: What you eat provides nutrients to the body. Calories, also known as kilocalories or food calories,…

Q: Which of the following animals would be most likely to be able to digest non-starch polysaccharides?…

A: Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of long chains of monosaccharide units linked…

Q: Concerning vitamins,a. most can be synthesized by the body.b. they are normally broken down before…

A: Nutrients are essential for performing various biological activities in the body. They are divided…

Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The main source of energy for the…

A: The ability of an individual to perform work is known as energy. The energy in the body is obtained…

Q: Which of the following nutrients in food are most efficiently metabolized by microflora of ruminant…

A: The microflora of ruminant animals refers to the complex community of microorganisms, including…

Q: Which of these does insulin do? A. It helps the intestines digest glucose. B. It helps glucose enter…

A: Endocrine glands lack ducts and are hence, called ductless glands. Their secretions are called…

Q: Sugar stored in the liver and muscle cells for energy is calleda. glucose.b. glycogen.c. fructose.d.…

A: Glycogen is a multibranched glucose polysaccharide that is used to store energy in plants, fungi,…

Q: Which of the following alternative energy source(s) can replace glucose to provide energy for the…

A: Our brain is reliable upon glucose is a principal source of energy but human brain can utilize…