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Question
Molecular Level of Organization:
1. Why is water vital for the body to function at the molecular level?
Macronutrients:
2. What are the macronutrients the body requires? List and describe three of them
3. Explain which has more energy lipids or carbohydrates?
4. What does it mean if a protein is denatured and how would it affect its functioning?
5. What happens when there is an amino acid deficiency?
Micronutrients:
6. Explain what a micronutrient is and provide an example.
7. What are vitamins and explain their role(s) in the body? Be specific by choosing two vitamins.
8. Explain the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
9. What are minerals and what is their role in the body?
Enzymes:
10. Explain what an enzyme is and its function in your own words.
11. a. What are two factors that affect enzyme function?
b. What temperature would you expect enzymes to be most efficient in humans? Why?