biological molecules/diet

Question 1

starch made from?

Answer 1

simple sugars

Question 2

what is glycogen made from

Answer 2

simple sugars

Question 3

what is protein made from

Answer 3

amino acids

Question 4

what is lipids made from

Answer 4

from fatty acids and glycerol

Question 5

what should a balanced diet include

Answer 5

carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and fibre

Question 6

function and source of carbohydrates

Answer 6

fuel for respiration
bread

Question 7

function and source of proteins

Answer 7

growth and repair of cells and tissues
meat, eggs

Question 8

function/source of lipids

Answer 8

store of energy and insulation
butter, avocados

Question 9

function/source of iron

Answer 9

from part of haemoglobin which binds to oxygen
red meat

Question 10

deficiency from low iron

Answer 10

anaemia

Question 11

function/source of calcium

Answer 11

form bones and teeth
milk, dairy

Question 12

deficiency from low calcium

Answer 12

rickets

Question 13

function/source of vit a

Answer 13

surface protection of the eye, liver or carrots

Question 14

function/source of vit c

Answer 14

cells and tissues to stick together
fruit and veg

Question 15

function/source of vit d

Answer 15

absorb calcium and phosphate ions from food
oily fish

Question 16

deficiency from low vit a

Answer 16

night blindness

Question 17

deficiency from low vit d

Answer 17

rickets

Question 18

deficiency from low vit c

Answer 18

scurvy