MYP Integrated Sciences Topic Nutrition and Digestion…

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the functional importance of 'materials' obtained through nutrition, as distinct from energy?

A

They serve as the primary source of immediate fuel for movement

B

They are converted directly into glucose for cellular respiration

C

They provide the molecules necessary to build and repair body structures

D

They are required to catalyze all metabolic reactions

Question 2

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True or False: Hydrochloric acid in the stomach is responsible for the final breakdown of proteins into individual amino acids.

A

True

B

False

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In the context of the body’s internal transport systems, how do the roles of water and iron compare?

A

Water provides the chemical energy required for transport, while iron acts as a catalyst to build enzymes.

B

Water is used primarily for insulation and protection, while iron acts as the main medium for chemical reactions.

C

Water is a structural material used to build cell membranes, while iron is used to store extra glucose as glycogen.

D

Water acts as a medium for the transport of substances, whereas iron is a specific requirement for the transport of oxygen.

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How do the specific environmental conditions of a habitat, such as an arid desert or a cold arctic region, influence an organism's nutritional adaptations?

A

They eliminate the need for essential nutrients

B

They change the chemical process by which glucose is used in respiration

C

They prevent the body from using fat for energy storage

D

They dictate the specific minerals and insulation strategies required for survival

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Which of the following describes the correct sequence of events that allows energy from a carbohydrate to be used by a cell?

A

Digestion into glucose, transport via blood, release via respiration

B

Digestion into vitamins, storage as minerals, release via respiration

C

Absorption as fat, conversion to glucose, release via respiration

D

Respiration, storage as glycogen, transport via blood

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