Glencoe Biology

Section 2: Nutrition

Self-Check Quizzes

1
What is broken down into sugars and absorbed into blood in the small intestine?
A)fats
B)proteins
C)carbohydrates
D)acids
2
____ is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol.
A)Amylase
B)Protein
C)Fat
D)Pepsin
3
The mineral iron is needed for making ____.
A)hemoglobin
B)fat
C)amylase
D)acid
4
Why is it essential to eat proteins even though the body produces them?
A)Only digested proteins can function in cells.
B)The body only makes harmful proteins.
C)Proteins made in the body are not composed of amino acids.
D)The body makes only 12 of the 20 necessary amino acids.
5
What can be concluded from this MyPyramid Plan?
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A)More nutrients should be consumed from grains than meats.
B)More nutrients should be consumed from oils than vegetables.
C)Oils are not a necessary part of the diet.
D)Dairy is not a necessary part of the diet.
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