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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