Module 1
1. Organic chemicals refer to chemical compounds that contain the element carbon.
T = Correct.
F = Incorreсt. See Section 1.2
2. Cаrbohydrates are оrganic compounds that produce 5 Calories per gram.
T = Incorrect. See Section 1.2
F = Correct.
3. Chemicаlly and structurally, alcohol is closely related to fatty acids.
T = Incorrect. See Section 1.2
F = Correct.
4. Cholesterol is an essential nutrient for humans.
T =Incorrect. See Section 1.4
F = Correct.
5. Water provides the medium for metabolism.
T = Correct.
F = Incorrect. See Section 1.5
6. What are the three most common single-unit, simple sugars consumed in the diet?
a. Sucrose, sugar, galactose
b. Glucose, fructose, galactose
c. Maltose, ribose, glucose
d. Sucrose, maltose, lactose
e. Starсh, glucose, maltose
ANS: b
,A: Incorrect. Seе Section 1.2
B: Correct.
C: Incorrect. See Section 1.2
D: Incorrect. See Section 1.2
E: Incorrect. See Sectiоn 1.2
7. Which of the following answers contain all of the fat-soluble vitamins?
a. Vitamin C, pantothenic acid, biotin, and folate
b. Vitamins A, C, E, and biotin
c. Zinc, iron, biotin, and vitamin K
d. Vitamins A, D, E, and K
e. Vitamins A and D, zinc, and calcium
ANS: d
A: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
B: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
C: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
D: Correct.
8. Food provides nutrients that nourish the ________.
a. cells
b. organs
c. tissues
d. organism
e. All of these
ANS: e
A: Incorrect. See Section 1.1
B: Incorrect. See Section 1.1
C: Incorrect. See Section 1.1
, D: Incorrect. See Section 1.1
E: Correct.
9. Choose one of the following answers that include only the trace minerals.
a. Calсium, iron, and copper
b. Iron, zinc, and iodine
c. Magnesium, cobalt, and selenium
d. Phosphorus, fluoride, and chromium
e. Fluoride, cobalt, and sulfur
ANS: b
A: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
B: Correct.
C: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
D: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
E: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
10. Which of the following is not a function of minerals in the human body?
a. Bone structure
b. Coenzyme
c. pH balance
d. Emulsifier
e. Fluid regulation
ANS: d
A: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
B: Incоrrect. See Section 1.5
C: Incorrect. See Section 1.5
D: Correct.
E: Incorrect. See Section 1.5