BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

ENZYMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an engery-yielding nutrient composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?
A
carbohydrate
B
lipid (fat)
C
protein
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protein is an energy-yielding nutrient composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Proteins differs from carbohydrates and fats because of the presence of nitrogen. They are the building blocks of all protein molecules are amino acids. Protein is vital to the optimal growth and development of kids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are also referred to as energy-yielding macronutrients becausethey supply the body with energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which Nutrient Provides the Most Energy? Looking at the energy densities of each of the energy-yielding nutrients, fat has 9 Calories/gram, carbohydrates have 4 Calories/gram, and proteins have 4 Calories/gram. The most energy rich nutrient is fat.

Detailed explanation-4: -carbohydrate A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and that supplies energy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The option that is not an energy-yielding nutrient is b. Nitrogen. Nutrients are responsible for entering a cell and then, through cellular metabolic processes, are used for production of energy.

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