The Organic Compounds That Function in Building Tissues and Acting

question 20

Multiple Choice

The organic compounds that function in building tissues and acting as enzymes are the ________.

• A) nucleic acids
• B) carbohydrates
• C) salts
• D) lipids
• E) proteins

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Definitions:

Set Point

The genetically influenced weight range for an individual; it is maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism.

Genetically Influenced

Traits or characteristics that are shaped in part by an individual's genetic makeup.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic life functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.

Set Point Theory

A theory suggesting that an individual's body weight is maintained around a biologically predetermined point, making significant long-term weight change difficult.