Section: Unit One Activities | BAB 1206: Basic Biochemistry | kmtc

  • a)  Review Questions/Unit Activity

    1. Describe the saturated and unsaturated fats in your diet

    2.  List foods that may contain transfats?

    3.  List the two families of essential fatty acids and give example of each.

    4. Discuss conditions that may lead to ketosis.

    5. Explain how lipids are used to supply energy to the body.

    6. Explain the β-oxidation pathway and its significance in energy production.

    7. Name enzymes responsible for fatty acid catabolism






     b) Performance Tasks 

    (i)   Main Tasks

    1. Describe how biochemistry is interrelated with other disciplines e.g. nutrition
    2. Why is the knowledge of biochemistry is also important in diagnosing a disease
    3. State four macromolecules studied in biochemistry

    (ii) Sub -Tasks 

    Discuss the various hormones and the mechanisms through which they regulate carbohydrates metabolism 
    lab

      1. Describe how biochemistry is interrelated with other disciplines e.g. nutrition

        ( 5 Marks)

      2. Why is the knowledge of biochemistry is also important in diagnosing a disease

        ( 5 Marks)


      3. State four macromolecules studied in biochemistry ( 5 Marks)
       

    • Describe how biochemistry is interrelated with other disciplines e.g. nutrition

      ( 5 Marks)

      Why is the knowledge of biochemistry is also important in diagnosing a disease

      ( 5 Marks)

      State four macromolecules studied in biochemistry ( 5 Marks)

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      Basic Biochem CAT 1 Quiz
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