GEN S234F: The Scientific Basis of Food and Health

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What is the primary goal of the GEN S234F course?

To increase students' awareness of food and nutrition for individual's health (correct)

To evaluate the knowledge of food and health illustrated in classes

To describe the underlying principles of science involved in food and health

To identify the scientific factors of food and health issues through effective dialog and communication

What is the topic of the 3rd class in the course?

Diet for an Athlete

DRI: Daily Recommendation Intakes (correct)

Food Nutrition (Part 1)

Basis of Human Physiology

How many hours of lecture and tutorial are there in each class?

2h lecture and 2h tutorial (correct)

3h lecture and 2h tutorial

1h lecture and 1h tutorial

2h lecture and 1h tutorial

Who is the teaching staff member responsible for food safety and good practices?

Mr. Edmond WONG Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the 10th class in the course?

Green Farming, Environmental Impact and Health Signup and view all the answers

How many classes are there in the GEN S234F course?

10 classes Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is primarily responsible for the breakdown of macromolecules?

Lysosome Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?

Lipid synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?

To store genetic material Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which cells become specialized to perform specific functions?

Differentiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the theory that states that all organisms are made of cells?

Cell theory Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type is responsible for the movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi?

Ciliated cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the site of aerobic respiration, where ATP is produced?

Mitochondrion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of cells producing offspring?

Reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the scientist who proposed that cells come from pre-existing cells?

Rudolf Virchow Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the new functions that arise from the interaction of cellular components in multicellular organisms?

Emergent properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cytosol in a cell?

To provide a site for chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the course that is taught by Dr. Cheung Ka Tik?

Basis of Human Physiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the weightage of the Final Examination in the course assessment?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of cell that has a nucleus?

Eukaryotes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the plasma membrane in a cell?

To act as a semi-permeable barrier Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the schedule for the course Nutrition for Elderly?

T01- Fri Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal tract?

Absorption of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into maltose in the mouth?

Amylase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Most digestion and absorption of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes?

Large intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the liver in the digestive process?

Production of bile Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream?

Active transport Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transport is used to absorb hydrophilic molecules?

Facilitated diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive process?

Secretion of digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

Storage of bile Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which the body rids itself of waste products?

Excretion Signup and view all the answers