Question 1

Which of the following is the correct monomer for proteins?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats contain only single bonds and are usually solid at room temperature.

Question 3

Which vitamin is fat-soluble and can be stored in the body, potentially leading to toxicity if consumed in excess?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Question 4

A person is experiencing muscle cramps and irregular nerve impulses. Which mineral deficiency is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Question 5

Calculate the BMI for a person who weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall. Use the formula $$BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{$$height^2$$\ (m^2$)}.$$

Accepted Answer

$$22.86$$

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Building muscle fibers

Question 7

A patient is diagnosed with anemia due to low hemoglobin levels. Which mineral is most likely deficient in their diet?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the process of absorption in digestion?

Accepted Answer

Transferring digested nutrients from the digestive system to the bloodstream

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of a gastrovascular cavity, as seen in jellyfish?

Accepted Answer

It allows food and waste to enter and exit through the same opening.

Question 10

Which organ system is responsible for transporting digested nutrients from the digestive system to the tissues of the body?

Accepted Answer

Circulatory system

Question 11

A person who is preoccupied with feeling fat, engages in excessive exercise, and has abnormal electrolyte levels may be suffering from which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia

Question 12

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be stored in the body and must be consumed regularly?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C

Question 13

Which step in digestion involves the removal of waste food materials from the body?

Accepted Answer

Egestion

Question 14

Which of the following food sources is most likely to provide a high amount of calcium?

Accepted Answer

Dairy products

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why fat-soluble vitamins can become toxic in the body?

Accepted Answer

They are stored in fat tissue and not easily eliminated.

Question 16

Which of the following is a key function of Vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

Good vision and healthy skin

Question 17

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of energy balance for maintaining body mass?

Accepted Answer

A person’s average energy output equals their average energy input.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of a complete digestive system, as seen in earthworms?

Accepted Answer

There are specialized regions for physical and chemical breakdown of food.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a potential sign of an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Healthy weight maintenance

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of the nervous and endocrine systems in digestion?

Accepted Answer

They regulate the actions of digestive organs.

Nutrition and Digestion: Biomolecules, Vitamins, Minerals, and Digestive Systems

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