Discussion: Chemical Carbohydrates Compounds

Discussion: Chemical Carbohydrates Compounds

Discussion: Chemical Carbohydrates Compounds

1. What of the following are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body?

   		Enzymes
   		Co-enzymes
   		Antioxidants
   		High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)

4 points 

QUESTION 2

1. Which feature is necessary for a scientific hypothesis?

   		It is able to be proven true.
   		It is falsifiable.
   		It is a theory about something.
   		It is not based on observations.

4 points 

QUESTION 3

1. Deductive reasoning is used to make __________ based on a hypothesis.

   		correlations
   		data
   		predictions
   		statistical tests

4 points 

QUESTION 4

1. Which food is rich in complex carbohydrates?

   		Pasta
   		Table sugar
   		Margarine
   		Cheese

4 points 

QUESTION 5

1. Why is the scientific method used?

   		To make observations about the world
   		To determine absolute truth
   		To distinguish good from evil in nature
   		To establish moral codes that should be followed

4 points 

QUESTION 6

1. Match each of the following terms to its definition.

   –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Prediction –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Protons –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Lipids –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Eukaryotes –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Homeostasis –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Chloroplast –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Phosphorylation –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Beta-carotene –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Cellular respiration –A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. Inductive reasoning

   A. An organelle that uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars B. Hydrophobic organic compounds made primarily of hydrocarbons C. The outcome we expect from a hypothesis test D. The process of converting food into ATP E. The net movement of molecules down a concentration gradient F. Using observations to come up with an hypothesis G. Subatomic particles that have a positive electric charge H. The maintenance of a constant internal environment I. Antioxidant found in orange fruits and vegetables J. Cells that have a nucleus surrounding the genetic material K. Process that energizes the molecule that receives the phosphate when a phosphate group is removed from ATP

   QUESTION 7

   1. Take any can of vegetables from your pantry and report the levels of protein, carbohydrates, and fats for a one-serving size. Explain what these macronutrients are and what their primary functions are in the human body. If you do not have any canned vegetables, search online for the information. Pick a vegetable and enter “nutrition label for (indicate a type of vegetable)” into a search engine and click images to find a nutrition facts label you can use.

      Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

      QUESTION 8

      1. Read the label for ground beef, below. Discuss what stands out to you as a difference between the nutrition information of the vegetable you chose in question seven and the ground beef nutrition information provided in this label. Explain why you think beef is or is not necessary for a balanced diet.

         Your response must be at least 75 words in length.