Chapter 2: Vocab

Question 1

Chemical substances that provide nourishment to the body. Essential nutrients are those necessary for normal maintenance, growth, and functioning.

Answer 1

Nutrients

Question 2

Per unit of population, by or for each person

Answer 2

Per capita

Question 3

Approximately 1.1 U.S. tons. Equal to 1 million grams, or 1,000 kilograms.

Answer 3

Metric ton (MT)

Question 4

Clarified liquid butter

Answer 4

Ghee

Question 5

Fatty acids required in the diet

Answer 5

Essential Fatty Acids

Question 6

To move loads by drawing or pulling. A draft animal is one that is used to draw or pull loads.

Answer 6

Draft

Question 7

Decayed organic matter used for fertilizing and conditioning land.

Answer 7

Compost

Question 8

Any agent or poison used to destroy pests including fungicides, insecticide, herbicide, and rodenticide.

Answer 8

Pesticides

Question 9

DNA molecules that have had new genetic material inserted into them. A product and tool of genetic engineering.

Answer 9

Recombinant DNA

Question 10

The transplanting of animal organs into humans.

Answer 10

Xenotransplantation