Fats and Amino Acids Quiz
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Which nutrient provides the body with energy when consumed in moderation?

  • Triglycerides (correct)
  • Polyunsaturated fats
  • Saturated fats
  • Unsaturated fats

Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized by our body cells and must be obtained from our diet?

  • Protein amino acids
  • Non-essential amino acids
  • Structural amino acids
  • Essential amino acids (correct)

What is the main function of body proteins?

  • Providing structural components of body cells (correct)
  • Producing enzymes and hormones
  • Controlling blood pressure
  • Conducting nerve impulses

What are electrolytes?

<p>Minerals in body fluid and blood that carry an electric charge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pH measure?

<p>The relative amount of free hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range?

<p>0-14 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pH below 7 indicate?

<p>Acidic solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a small shift in pH affect a solution?

<p>It reflects a significant change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of sodium in the body?

<p>Water balance, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the body use sodium for?

<p>Controlling blood pressure and blood volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fats can be synthesized by our body?

<p>Unsaturated fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of amino acids?

<p>Essential and non essential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the shape and function of proteins in our body?

<p>The type of amino acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range?

<p>0-14 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pH below 7 indicate?

<p>Acidic solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a small shift in pH affect a solution?

<p>It causes a significant change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are electrolytes?

<p>Minerals in the body fluid and blood that carry an electric charge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of body proteins?

<p>Providing structural components of body cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of sodium in the body?

<p>Controlling blood pressure and volume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pH measure?

<p>The concentration of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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