Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 35, Problem 1RQ
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To determine:

The six general type of nutrients.

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A nutrient is the substance used by an organism for its survival, growth and reproduction. The six essential nutrients includes: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins minerals, and water.

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To determine:

The two nutrients that provide the most energy for humans.

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Lipids and carbohydrates are the two most important energy sources. Carbohydrates are the important energy source for the brain. Lipids are an important energy source that when consumed, increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins including vitamin A and K.

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To determine:

The nutrient that store the most energy in humans.

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Lipids perform major biological functions like storing energy, signaling and acting as structural components of cell membranes.

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