Biological molecules

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Question 1
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The table shows the percentage of protein, fat, and carbohydrate found in the same mass of different seeds.

SeedProtein (%)Fat (%)Carbohydrate (%)
Chia16.530.742.1
Flaxseed18.342.228.9
Hemp31.648.88.7
Pumpkin30.249.010.7
Sunflower20.851.520.0
a.

Which seed contains the least protein?

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b.

Calculate how many grams of protein are present in one kilogram of flaxseed. Show your working.

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c.

Which type of seed would provide the most energy?

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d.

Give two uses of fat in the human body.

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e.

Name the chemical element found in all proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids.

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Biological molecules Questions

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