Nutrition Quest Day 3

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What is the process of breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen called?

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Electrolysis.

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How many oxygen molecules are produced from the electrolysis of one molecule of water?

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1.

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What are carbohydrates primarily composed of?

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Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues in the body?

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Proteins.

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What are the basic building blocks of matter?

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Atoms.

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What is the smallest unit of a chemical element?

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Atom.

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What is the term for a substance made up of two or more different types of atoms bonded together?

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Molecule.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates are sugars, while complex carbohydrates are made up of longer chains of sugar molecules.

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What are the three main types of macronutrients?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.