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What are the components of food important for living organisms?
What are the components of food important for living organisms?
- Water, fiber, sugars, salts and acids
- Starch, cellulose, amino acids, antioxidants and calcium
- Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals (correct)
- Lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes, hormones and water
What do nutrients enable living organisms to do?
What do nutrients enable living organisms to do?
- Build their bodies, grow, repair damaged parts and provide energy for life processes (correct)
- Control body temperature, regulate heart rate, aid digestion and support brain function
- Stimulate nerve impulses, support muscle contraction, aid blood clotting and maintain bone health
- Produce antibodies, synthesize hormones, maintain pH balance and eliminate waste
How do living organisms obtain nutrients?
How do living organisms obtain nutrients?
- Through their food (correct)
- By absorbing them from air
- By synthesizing them internally
- Through photosynthesis
What is the purpose of nutrients in living organisms?
What is the purpose of nutrients in living organisms?
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Which of the following is not a component of food necessary for living organisms?
Which of the following is not a component of food necessary for living organisms?
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