IB MYP Biology : Metabolism – nutrition Practice Question

IB myp 4-5 Biology – Practice Questions- All Topics

Topic :Metabolism-Nutrition

Topic :Metabolism– Weightage : 21 % 

All Questions for Topic : Nutrition,Digestion,Biochemistry and enzymes,Movement and transport,Diffusion,Osmosis,Gas exchange,Circulation,Transpiration and Translocation,Homeostasis

Question:

Compare the TPN and FDA diets by giving three similarities.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: Carbohydrates are the main component; lipids are the second largest component; vitamins/mineral elements are included.

Question:

Explain the differences between TPN and FDA-recommended diet in:

a) starch

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: Starch in FDA diet but not TPN.

b) amino acids

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: Amino acids in TPN but proteins in FDA diet.

c) vitamins

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: More vitamins in FDA diet than TPN.

d) dietary fiber.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: Dietary fibre in FDA diet but not in TPN.

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