Calculate and compare the caloric content of skim milk and whole milk. Per serving, skim milk contains 12 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, and no fat; whole milk contains 12 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, and 8 g fat.

Which of the following is an adaptation to a carnivorous diet?

Fat digestion yields fatty acids and glycerol. Protein digestion yields amino acids. Both digestive processesa. occur inside cells in most animals.b. add a water molecule to break bonds.c. require a low pH resulting from HCl production.d. consume ATP.

Label the parts of the human digestive system below and indicate the functions of these organs and glands. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l.

There are several key concepts introduced in this chapter: Structure correlates with function; an animal's body has a hierarchy of organization with emergent properties at each level; and complex bodies have structural adaptations that increase surface area for exchange. Label the tissue layers shown in this section of the small intestine, and describe how this diagram illustrates these three concepts.. a. Microvilli b. Mucosa c. Muscularis d. Sub-serous layer e. Serosa

The mammalian trachea and esophagus both connect to thea. pharynx.b. stomach.c. large intestine.d. rectum.

What is a plasmid?a. an organelle found in many bacteria and certain eukaryotesb. a circular DNA molecule that replicates independently of the main chromosome(s)c. a type of virus that has a DNA genome and infects certain types of human cells, including lung and respiratory tract tissued. a type of virus that has an RNA genome, codes for reverse transcriptase, and inserts a cDNA copy of its genome into cells

Complete the following map summarizing the nutritional needs of animals that are met by a healthy diet. a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

Evaluate the following statements regarding digestion; select True or False for each statement.T/F Salivary amylase completes the digestion of starch into monosaccharides.T/F Pepsin digests proteins in the stomach.T/F Trypsin digests disaccharides into monosaccharides.T/F Pancreatic lipase performs the majority of chemical digestion of lipids.