Biology - Digestion and Nutrition

Question 1

=Sugar is an example from what group of chemicals?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates / Simple Carbohydrates

Question 2

As well as carbohydrates, what is wholemeal bread a good source of?

Answer 2

Fibre

Question 3

What is the name of the storage carbohydrate found in plants? (Hint: your answer should be one word.)

Answer 3

Starch / Sucrose

Question 4

‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘B12’ are examples of what substances?

Answer 4

Vitamins

Question 5

Magnesium and iron are examples of what substances found in food?

Answer 5

Minerals / Metals / Elements

Question 6

Fill in the blank with the correct word. Without enough fibre in our diet we can become __________.

Answer 6

Constipated

Question 7

If we become ‘dehydrated’ what substance are we lacking? Give the name, not the formula.

Answer 7

Water.

Question 8

Fill in the blank with the correct word. Without enough fibre in our diet we can become __________.

Answer 8

Constipated

Question 9

The nutrition information on food packaging includes the GDA for various nutrients. What does GDA stand for?

Answer 9

Guideline Daily Amount

Question 10

Albedo was testing a food sample using ethanol. Which food group was he testing for?

Answer 10

Fats / Lipids / Fat Oils / Fat Group

Question 11

Calcium and iron are examples of what substances found in food?

Answer 11

Minerals

Question 12

Protein is an important part of a balanced diet because it is vital for growth and __________. Which word completes the gap?

Answer 12

Cell repair

Question 13

If fat is present, a mixture of ethanol and water becomes __________ __________ in colour. What words complete the sentence?

Answer 13

Cloudy white / Milky white

Question 14

What is the missing word in this sentence? The rate at which the chemical reactions in the body cells take place is known as the __________ rate.

Answer 14

Metabolic Rate

Question 15

The levels of what substance found in the blood that can contribute to heart disease might be affected by inherited factors?

Answer 15

High cholestrol levels

Question 16

What type of tissue produces digestive juices in the stomach?

Answer 16

Glandular Tissues

Question 17

What type of tissue is found in the stomach and is used to churn its contents?

Answer 17

Muscular Tissues

Question 18

What type of tissue covers the outside and the inside of the stomach?

Answer 18

Epithelial Tissues

Question 19

Name one of the glands that produces a digestive juice.

Answer 19

Pancreas / Salivary Gland

Question 20

In which of these parts of the gut does NO digestion occur?

Answer 20

Large Intestine

Question 21

What type of molecule is made from amino acids and acts as a biological catalyst?

Answer 21

Enzyme Molecules / Enzymes

Question 22

True or false? Proteins are made from hormones.

Answer 22

False!

Question 23

True or false? All proteins are enzymes.

Answer 23

False!

Question 24

Lydia is 9kg underweight. Caroline has an ideal weight for her height. Viv is 8kg overweight. Who is most likely to have the highest blood pressure?

Answer 24

Viv!

Question 25

Which of the following is most likely to decrease your blood pressure: smoking, exercising regularly, or gaining weight?

Answer 25

Exercising regularly!

Question 26

In which of the following places is lipase NOT made?

Answer 26

Gallbladder!