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FORM 2 CHAPTER 2 : NUTRITION

1. Diagram 1 shows part of the human digestive system.

X
P: .

Q: .

R: .

Diagram 1

(a) Label structures P, Q and R using the following words.

Pancreas Liver Oesophagus

[3 marks]

(b) (i) Name the enzyme that is found in X.

.............................
[1 mark]
(ii) State the function of the enzyme in b(i).

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[1 mark]

(c) State the function of R.

[1 mark]
(d) Name the process by which food is moved along P.

[1 mark]
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2. Diagram 2 shows some parts of the digestive system.

Diagram 2

(a) Name the following parts:

K : . .. ..

L : .. ..

M :

N : .

[4 marks]

(b) What is stored in the part labelled K? Where is it produced?

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[2 marks]

(c) Digestion of food ends in part L. State the end products of digestion for:

(i) carbohydrates : ..

(ii) protein : .

(iii) fats : .

[3 marks]
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3. Diagram 3 shows the classes of food. Complete Diagram 3.

Class of Food

Water Vitamins

Fats

Diagram 3

(a) Name the classes of food in Diagram 3.

[4 marks]

(b) Draw lines to show the correct match between the class of food and its function.

Class of food Function

Carbohydrate
To build new cells

Fibre

To supply energy

Protein

To prevent constipation
Mineral

[3 marks]
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(c) Table 4.2 shows the calorific value of certain food.

Food Quantity Calorific (kJ)

Fried rice 1 plate 2675
Coffee 1 cup 294
Kuih koci 1 piece 344
Banana 1 fruit 378

Table 4.2

Calculate the calorific value of the following meal by referring to Table 1.

Fried rice 1 plate

Kuih koci 1 piece
Banana 2 fruits
Coffee 1 cup

[2 marks]
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4. An experiment has been carried out as shown in Diagram 5. Some distilled water from each boiling
tube A and B is tested for starch and glucose respectively at the beginning and after 20 minutes.

Diagram 5

(a) What is the aim of the experiment?

[1 mark]

(b) Complete the table below based on the experiment..

A B
Boiling tube
( Test for Starch ) (Test for glucose)

Beginning of experiment Absent Absent

After 20 minutes

[2 marks]

(c) What can be inferred from the results in 5 (b).

[2 marks]
(d) State the variables in the experiment.

(i) Manipulated variable:

(ii) Responding variable :

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(i) Control variable: ..

[3 marks]

(e) Name the reagent used to test for the presence of

(i) starch:

(ii) glucose:

(f) Which part of the alimentary canal is represented by the:

(i) visking tube: ..

(ii) distilled water:

[2 marks]

5. Diagram 4.1 shows the average energy requirement for different groups of people.

20000
18000
16000
14000 ls
12000 gir
10000 t
8000
kilo/joule en
boys sc
6000 nt le
en
4000 ildr esce do
2000 Babies Ch Adol Male adults A
Female adults
0

Average energy required per day

Diagram 4.1
(a) Based on Diagram 4.1, state the average energy required per day for:

(ii)babies : .. .

(iii)male adults :

[2 marks]

(b) Who requires the most energy?

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[1 mark]