The body organ that synthesizes lactose is the:

The body organ that synthesizes lactose is the:
 
  a. liver.
  b. breast.
  c. kidney.
  d. pancreas.

Q. 2

The sugar to which all other sugars are converted during human metabolism is:
 
  a. sucrose.
  b. fructose.
  c. glucose.
  d. maltose.

Q. 3

The process of photosynthesis is responsible for the synthesis of:
 
  a. carbohydrates.
  b. proteins.
  c. fats.
  d. vitamins.

Q. 4

Carbohydrates are composed of a combination of carbon, hydrogen, and:
 
  a. oxygen.
  b. nitrogen.
  c. water.
  d. glucose.

Q. 5

Ingredients necessary for photosynthesis to occur include carbon dioxide, water, and:
 
  a. glucose.
  b. nitrogen.
  c. chlorophyll.
  d. hydrogen.

Q. 6

One of the major reasons why carbohydrates play a major role in nutrition is because they:
 
  a. are widely available.
  b. are absorbed in the stomach.
  c. provide a ready source of vitamins and minerals.
  d. can be eaten without special preparation.

Q. 7

During the process of deamination, the nitrogen portion of amino acids is converted to:
 
  a. ammonia.
  b. protein.
  c. purines.
  d. glycogen.

Q. 8

The hormone that conserves fat is:
 
  a. cortisone.
  b. glucagon.
  c. insulin.
  d. epinephrine.

Q. 9

Synthesis of protein is governed by:
 
  a. deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the cell nucleus.
  b. daily variations in protein intake.
  c. blood glucose levels.
  d. metabolism in the liver.