11 Questions
Which type of nutrients are required in large amounts?
Protein, lipid, and carbohydrate
What are the processes required to sustain the life of an organism?
Nutrition, Respiration, and Transportation
What is the correct sequence of energy availability from different nutrients?
Carbohydrate > Lipid > Protein
What is the primary function of roughage in the diet?
For bowel movement
Which type of nutrition involves producing one's own food?
Autotrophic
What is the amount of energy released on combustion of 1 gram of lipid?
9.2 kcal
What is the by-product of the reaction involving sulphur and oxygen?
H₂O
What is the term for organisms that prepare their own food through chemical conversion of inorganic matter?
Chemoautotrophs
What is the amount of energy available to the body from the oxidation of 1 gram of protein?
4 kcal
What is the term for organisms that prepare their own food through photosynthesis?
Photoautotrophs
What is the difference between calorific value and physiological fuel value?
The difference lies in the energy lost as heat
Test your understanding of life processes that sustain an organism, including nutrition, respiration, transportation, and control and coordination. This quiz covers types of nutrition, macronutrients, micronutrients, and more.
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