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Ch3 Diet Cells&Metab
General Biology Science for Life 3rd Edition Belk&Maier
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that must be obtained from a plant's environment for photosynthesis to occur. | Nutrients |
| Nutrient required in large quantities | Macronutrient |
| Loss of water | Dehydration |
| Any of the amino acids that humans cannot sythesize and thus must be obtained from the diet | Essential Amino Acids |
| Any of the fatty acids that animals cannot synthesize and must be obtained from the diet. | Essential Fatty Acids |
| Type of lipid rich in single bonds. Found in butter and other fats that are solids at room temp. This type of fat is associated with higher blood cholesterol levels. | Saturated Fat |
| Type of lipid containing many carbon-to-carbon double bonds; liquid at room temp. | Unsaturated Fat |