Nutrition in humans and biological molecules
- Created by: Kate MacLachlan
- Created on: 20-10-13 09:26
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2. What is the function of lipids?
- Needed to prevent scoliosis of the spine
- Provide energy, act as an energy store and provide insulation
- Necessary for calcium absorption
- Aid the movement of food through the intestine
3. Where can carbohydrates be found?
- Birds
- Pasta
- Tomatoes
- Fish
4. What is the function of protein?
- Growth and repair, hormones(eg insulin), immune system, enzymes and to provide energy in emergencies
- To insulate the body
- To break down unnecessary cells and to find potentially cancerous cells before they turn cancerous
- Creation of bones and teeth, generating lost amounts of blood, stopping excess sweating
5. What is a lipid?
- Name of the small leaves underneath a plant's nectaries
- Fats and oils
- Carbohydrate
- Aka vitamin D
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