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Which organisms require water?
Which organisms require water?
- Animals only
- Plants only
- All organisms (correct)
- Fungi only
What are the essential nutrients for animals?
What are the essential nutrients for animals?
- Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
- Fatty acids, vitamins, minerals
- Amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins (correct)
- Proteins, minerals, water
How do nutrients contribute to the growth of organisms?
How do nutrients contribute to the growth of organisms?
- By creating non-cellular structures
- By being metabolically converted to smaller molecules (correct)
- By being absorbed through roots and leaves
- By providing energy through fermentation
What do fungi use as a nutrient source?
What do fungi use as a nutrient source?
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What do plants require for their nutrient needs?
What do plants require for their nutrient needs?
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Which macronutrients provide the majority of energy for exercise?
Which macronutrients provide the majority of energy for exercise?
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What is the compound called that serves as the direct source of energy for cellular work, including muscle contraction?
What is the compound called that serves as the direct source of energy for cellular work, including muscle contraction?
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Why is it considered a waste of good protein to use it for energy during exercise?
Why is it considered a waste of good protein to use it for energy during exercise?
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Which macronutrient is used for many other important roles in the body besides energy production?
Which macronutrient is used for many other important roles in the body besides energy production?
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What are the macronutrients that give us energy in the form of calories?
What are the macronutrients that give us energy in the form of calories?
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