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How does dietary fiber, a type of carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables, contribute to digestive health?
How does dietary fiber, a type of carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables, contribute to digestive health?
- It causes digestive issues
- It promotes bowel irregularity
- It depletes energy levels
- It supports a healthy digestive system (correct)
What role do complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, play in relation to blood sugar levels?
What role do complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, play in relation to blood sugar levels?
- They help stabilize blood glucose (correct)
- They have no impact on blood glucose levels
- They cause energy crashes
- They increase blood sugar levels rapidly
What is the primary component of macromolecules like proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates?
What is the primary component of macromolecules like proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates?
- Hydrogen
- Carbon (correct)
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
How does the molecular structure of carbon allow it to behave?
How does the molecular structure of carbon allow it to behave?
What does the carbon cycle demonstrate?
What does the carbon cycle demonstrate?
What is the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism?
What is the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism?
What is the group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body called?
What is the group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body called?
Which of the following is an anatomically distinct structure composed of two or more tissue types?
Which of the following is an anatomically distinct structure composed of two or more tissue types?
Which is the smallest unit of any of the pure substances (elements) that make up matter?
Which is the smallest unit of any of the pure substances (elements) that make up matter?
What are the chemical building blocks of all body structures?
What are the chemical building blocks of all body structures?
Which element is considered the most important to living things due to its ability to form many different kinds of bonds and essential compounds?
Which element is considered the most important to living things due to its ability to form many different kinds of bonds and essential compounds?
What are the elements found in carbohydrates?
What are the elements found in carbohydrates?
Which type of sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates?
Which type of sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates?
Where do animal cells store complex sugars?
Where do animal cells store complex sugars?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
How is energy from carbohydrates stored in the body?
How is energy from carbohydrates stored in the body?
Which nutrient is essential for muscle contractions during physical activities?
Which nutrient is essential for muscle contractions during physical activities?
