Question 1

Which of these substances is not a primary nutrient needed by plants?

Accepted Answer

A) Potassium 
B) Nitrogen 
C) Magnesium 
D) Phosphorous 
E) Both A and D 
A) Potassium 
B) Nitrogen 
C) Magnesium 
D) Phosphorous 
E) Both A and D

Question 2

Which of these vitamins is water soluble?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Vitamin B 
D) Vitamin E 
E) Vitamin K 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Vitamin B 
D) Vitamin E 
E) Vitamin K

Question 3

Salt is a food additive which is often used as a(n)____ especially while drying meats.

Accepted Answer

A) antimicrobial agent 
B) antioxidant 
C) artificial color 
D) artificial flavor 
E) stabilizer 
A) antimicrobial agent 
B) antioxidant 
C) artificial color 
D) artificial flavor 
E) stabilizer

Question 4

A deficiency in this vitamin can result in a condition known as scurvy.

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin E 
E) Vitamin C 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin E 
E) Vitamin C

Question 5

Which of these are 'simple carbohydrates'?
I. Glucose
II. Sucrose
III. Lactose
IV. Starch

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) I and III 
C) II and IV 
D) I, II, and III 
E) all of these 
A) I only 
B) I and III 
C) II and IV 
D) I, II, and III 
E) all of these

Question 6

How much energy is released by the oxidation of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 Cal\gram 
B) 4 Cal\gram 
C) 8 Cal\gram 
D) 10 Cal\gram 
E) 100 Cal\gram 
A) 1 Cal\gram 
B) 4 Cal\gram 
C) 8 Cal\gram 
D) 10 Cal\gram 
E) 100 Cal\gram

Question 7

Which of these carbohydrates is the sweetest?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Lactose 
D) Starches 
E) Fructose 
A) Glucose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Lactose 
D) Starches 
E) Fructose

Question 8

Which of these carbohydrates is primarily found in fruits, plants, and honey?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Lactose 
D) Galactose 
E) Fructose 
A) Glucose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Lactose 
D) Galactose 
E) Fructose

Question 9

Which of these lipoproteins carries cholesterol through the blood stream?

Accepted Answer

A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) VLDL 
D) Lipase 
E) Triglycerides 
A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) VLDL 
D) Lipase 
E) Triglycerides

Question 10

Which of these pairs of monosaccharides make up the structure of lactose?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose + fructose 
B) Glucose + glucose 
C) Fructose + galactose 
D) Sucrose + glucose 
E) Glucose + galactose 
A) Glucose + fructose 
B) Glucose + glucose 
C) Fructose + galactose 
D) Sucrose + glucose 
E) Glucose + galactose

Question 11

Which of these is not a function which vitamin C fulfills in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Synthesis of collagen 
B) Antioxidant 
C) Facilitates iron absorption 
D) Cures the common cold 
E) Protects against infection 
A) Synthesis of collagen 
B) Antioxidant 
C) Facilitates iron absorption 
D) Cures the common cold 
E) Protects against infection

Question 12

How much energy is released by the digestion of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 Cal\gram 
B) 4 Cal\gram 
C) 8 Cal\gram 
D) 9 Cal\gram 
E) 0 Cal\gram 
A) 1 Cal\gram 
B) 4 Cal\gram 
C) 8 Cal\gram 
D) 9 Cal\gram 
E) 0 Cal\gram

Question 13

How much energy is required per pound to maintain basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 Cal\hour 
B) 1.0 Cal\hour 
C) 4.0 Cal\hour 
D) 9.0 Cal\hour 
E) 15 Cal\hour 
A) 0.5 Cal\hour 
B) 1.0 Cal\hour 
C) 4.0 Cal\hour 
D) 9.0 Cal\hour 
E) 15 Cal\hour

Question 14

Which of these pairs of monosaccharides make up the structure of sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose + fructose 
B) Glucose + glucose 
C) Fructose + galactose 
D) Lactose + glucose 
E) Glucose + galactose 
A) Glucose + fructose 
B) Glucose + glucose 
C) Fructose + galactose 
D) Lactose + glucose 
E) Glucose + galactose

Question 15

Chemicals used to eliminate pests which attack crops are collectively known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) insecticides 
B) herbicides 
C) minerals 
D) vitamins 
E) antioxidants 
A) insecticides 
B) herbicides 
C) minerals 
D) vitamins 
E) antioxidants

Question 16

Which of these dairy products would be easily digested by a lactose intolerant person?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Ice cream 
C) Cream 
D) Cheese 
E) None of these 
A) Milk 
B) Ice cream 
C) Cream 
D) Cheese 
E) None of these

Question 17

Proteins made from all the essential amino acids in the right proportion are known as ____ proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) complete 
B) whole 
C) essential 
D) fiber 
E) required 
A) complete 
B) whole 
C) essential 
D) fiber 
E) required

Question 18

Lipoproteins are normally classified according to their ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ring structure 
B) amino acid sequence 
C) density 
D) tertiary structure 
E) functional groups 
A) ring structure 
B) amino acid sequence 
C) density 
D) tertiary structure 
E) functional groups

Question 19

Which of these is not a characteristic of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) It contains beta links between glucose units. 
B) It contains repeating glucose units. 
C) It is a complex carbohydrate. 
D) It is easily digestible. 
E) It is a polysaccharide. 
A) It contains beta links between glucose units. 
B) It contains repeating glucose units. 
C) It is a complex carbohydrate. 
D) It is easily digestible. 
E) It is a polysaccharide.

Question 20

Which of these vitamins may be obtained directly from the diet or by the conversion of beta carotene?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin B-12 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin A 
E) Vitamin K 
A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin B-12 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin A 
E) Vitamin K

Which of these substances is not a primary nutrient needed by plants?

Which of these vitamins is water soluble?

Salt is a food additive which is often used as a(n)____ especially while drying meats.

A deficiency in this vitamin can result in a condition known as scurvy.

Which of these are 'simple carbohydrates'? I. Glucose II. Sucrose III. Lactose IV. Starch

How much energy is released by the oxidation of glucose?

Which of these carbohydrates is the sweetest?

Which of these carbohydrates is primarily found in fruits, plants, and honey?

Which of these lipoproteins carries cholesterol through the blood stream?

Which of these pairs of monosaccharides make up the structure of lactose?

Which of these is not a function which vitamin C fulfills in the body?

How much energy is released by the digestion of fiber?

How much energy is required per pound to maintain basal metabolism?

Which of these pairs of monosaccharides make up the structure of sucrose?

Chemicals used to eliminate pests which attack crops are collectively known as ____.

Which of these dairy products would be easily digested by a lactose intolerant person?

Proteins made from all the essential amino acids in the right proportion are known as ____ proteins.

Lipoproteins are normally classified according to their ____.

Which of these is not a characteristic of fiber?

Which of these vitamins may be obtained directly from the diet or by the conversion of beta carotene?

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Exam 18: The Chemistry of Food

Which of these substances is not a primary nutrient needed by plants?

Which of these vitamins is water soluble?

Salt is a food additive which is often used as a(n)____ especially while drying meats.

A deficiency in this vitamin can result in a condition known as scurvy.

Which of these are 'simple carbohydrates'? I. Glucose II. Sucrose III. Lactose IV. Starch

How much energy is released by the oxidation of glucose?

Which of these carbohydrates is the sweetest?

Which of these carbohydrates is primarily found in fruits, plants, and honey?

Which of these lipoproteins carries cholesterol through the blood stream?

Which of these pairs of monosaccharides make up the structure of lactose?

Which of these is not a function which vitamin C fulfills in the body?

How much energy is released by the digestion of fiber?

How much energy is required per pound to maintain basal metabolism?

Which of these pairs of monosaccharides make up the structure of sucrose?

Chemicals used to eliminate pests which attack crops are collectively known as ____.

Which of these dairy products would be easily digested by a lactose intolerant person?

Proteins made from all the essential amino acids in the right proportion are known as ____ proteins.

Lipoproteins are normally classified according to their ____.

Which of these is not a characteristic of fiber?

Which of these vitamins may be obtained directly from the diet or by the conversion of beta carotene?

Molecular Reasons

The Chemists Toolbox

Atoms and Elements

Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions

Chemical Bonding

Organic Chemistry

Light and Color

Nuclear Chemistry

Energy for Today

Energy for Tomorrow: Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources

The Air Around Us

The Liquids and Solids Around Us: Especially Water

Acids and Bases: the Molecules Responsible for Sour and Bitter

Oxidation and Reduction

The Chemistry of Household Products

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Drugs and Medicine: Healing, Helping, and Hurting

Nanotechnology

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