Unit 1
Atoms join together by chemical bonds to form...
Molecules
Is fibre a protein?
No, it is not.
Aniskiasis is caused by the larvae of a bacteria called anisakis.
False. It is not a bacteria, it is a worm.
The flap that acts as a lid and closes the respiratiry tract to prevent food from blocking it is called...
Epiglottis
Are the proteins organic or inorganic biomolecules?
Organic biomolecules.
Cholesterol is a carbohydrate, an amino acid or a lipid?
It's a lipid.
Food can become chemically contaminated by pieces of metal.
False. It would be phisically contaminated.
Where is the chyle formed?
It is formed in the small intestine.
The part of the optical microscope used to adjust the amount of light that reaches the sample is called...
Diaphragm
No, it is not.
Alginate is used as a thickener or as a flavour enhancer?
It is used as a thickener.
Which are the functions of the incisives and canines?
Incisives are used to cut and canines are used to tear the food up.
How many types of connective tissue are there?
5 types
Eggs, sausages and legumes form part of Group... of the food wheel.
Group III
Glutamate is used as a flavour enhancer, a texture modifier or an antioxidant?
It is used to enhance the flavour.
What is the name of the good bacteria that live in the intestine?
Gut flora
Taking into account that specimens studied with electron microscope must be viewed in a vacuum, the specimen must be...
Dehydrated
What are the functions of water in our body?
It acts like a solvent.
It regulates the temperature.
It transports substances.
Which temperature is used to preserve food by UHT processing?
135 ºC
This organ stores glucose and eliminates toxic substances, such as alcohol, from the blood.
The liver.