Week 2

Question 1

Atoms are composed of an equal number of small particles known as protons, neutrons, and electrons. Which of these particles carries a negative charge.

Answer 1

Electrons

Question 2

Which of these particles interact in chemical reactions.

Answer 2

Electrons

Question 3

For atoms and molecules to be soluble in water they must be negatively charged (anion), positively charged (cation), or a polar molecule like glucose this is known as.

Answer 3

Hydrophilic

Question 4

Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles in the form of what.

Answer 4

Glycogen

Question 5

An excess of glucose is converted to what and stored as fat.

Answer 5

Triglycerides

Question 6

Something is currently considered the ‘healthier’ option of dietary lipids.

Answer 6

Unsaturated fatty acids

Question 7

Something is the element found in proteins, but not carbohydrates and lipids.

Answer 7

Nitrogen

Question 8

Weak what bonds maintain the functional structure of proteins.

Answer 8

Hydrogen