Food (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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One reason organisms need food
One reason organisms need food
For heat and energy
Second reason organisms need food
Second reason organisms need food
For growth, maintenance and repair of bodily cells
Third reason organisms need food
Third reason organisms need food
To control chemical reactions in cells
Define biomolecules
Define biomolecules
Organic compounds made in living organisms
Define macronutrients
Define macronutrients
Nutrients needed in large amounts
Give 3 examples of macronutrients
Give 3 examples of macronutrients
Protein, fats and carbohydrates
Define micronutrients
Define micronutrients
Nutrients needed in small amounts
Give 2 examples of micronutrients
Give 2 examples of micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals
List common elements in biomolecules
List common elements in biomolecules
C, H, O, N, P and S
Name 3 trace elements
Name 3 trace elements
Iron, copper and zinc
Give 2 examples of inorganic compounds
Give 2 examples of inorganic compounds
Carbon dioxide and sodium chloride