Human Nutrition Quiz
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Which of the following is not considered a macronutrient?

  • Proteins
  • Fiber
  • Carbohydrates
  • Vitamins (correct)

    • What are the chemical compounds found in proteins?

  • Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus (correct)
  • Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Magnesium, Calcium
  • Iron, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Iodine

    • What nutrient is necessary for normal human biological development but does not provide energy?

  • Water (correct)
  • Proteins
  • Vitamins
  • Fats

    • What is a chronic problem often linked to poverty and a poor understanding of nutritional requirements?

    <p>Malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient class is important for providing energy to the body?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?

    <p>To drive the bulk production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of respiration requires O2 as an electron acceptor?

    <p>Aerobic respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?

    <p>Redox reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is commonly used by animal and plant cells in respiration?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common oxidizing agent in cellular respiration?

    <p>Molecular oxygen (O2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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