NAFC Nutrition Certification – Questions With Answers
The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the body. Right Ans -
Anatomy and Physiology
The _______________ is the structural and functional unit of the human body.
Right Ans - Cell
Overall _______________ is dependent on the systems, organs, tissue, and cells.
Right Ans - Health
Put the term in the appropriate space regarding the breakdown of health.
(Which depends on which, depends on which...) Choose from: System, Cell,
Tissue, Organ. Right Ans - System -> Organ -> Tissue -> Cell
The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural
world through observation and experiment. Right Ans - Science
The structural and functional unit of the body Right Ans - Cell
Cells are made up of subcellular _______ . Right Ans - Organelles
What is the difference between a living cell/person and a dead cell/person?
Right Ans - Energy Production
If you have hopes of regaining your health or optimizing your health and
happiness, then restoring your body's energy reserves and production
capacity are essential. So, how are energy reserves restored? Right Ans -
You must address the cells because thats where energy is produced
What is a cell and why is it important? Right Ans - A cell is the structural
and functional unit of any complex organism. It is important because cells
create the structural and functional basis of life.
List 10 major components of every cell. Right Ans - 1. Cell membrane. 6.
Golgi Apparatus
2. Cytoplasm 7. Lysosomes
3. Endoplasmic Reticulum 8. Mitochondria
4. Cytoskeleton 9. Nucleus
, 5. Chromosomes 10. Ribosomes
List 3 tenants of the cell theory. Right Ans - 1. Cells are the building blocks
of all plants and animals.
2. All cells are produced by the division of pre-existing cells.
3. Cells are the smallest units that perform all vital physiological functions.
What is proteomics and why is it important? Right Ans - Proteomics is the
study of the composition, structure, function, and interactions of the proteins
directing the activities of each living cell. It is important because proteins
represent the actual functional molecules in the cell
What are the different structural levels of proteins? Right Ans - 1. Primary
structure
2. Secondary structure
3. Tertiary structure
4. Quaternary structure
What are enzymes and why are they important? Right Ans - The best
known role of proteins inside the cell is as enzymes, which catalyze chemical
reactions. They are important because they carry out most of the reactions
involved in metabolism, as well as manipulating DNA in processes such as
DNA replication, DNA repair, and transcription.
By what different mechanisms do nutrients get into cells? Right Ans -
Passive Processes:
1. Simple diffusion. 2. Osmosis
3. Filtration 4. Facilitated diffusion
Active Processes:
1. Primary active transport 2. Secondary active transport
3. Endocytosis 4. Exocytosis
What is the GI system's primary role and why is it important? Right Ans -
The primary roles include transportation, digestion, and absorption of food.
The GI tract and the functioning of its accessory organs are vital in
maintaining health.
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