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Advanced Nutrition and Food Science Assessment

Nutrition & Food Science

A rigorous assessment of middle-school level nutritional science, covering biochemistry, digestion, and food chemistry.

biology health food-chemistry

8 Questions Hard Ages 11+ Aug 28, 2026

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1 Which specific chemical process occurs during the denaturation of proteins in food preparation?

A The synthesis of new amino acid bonds
B The disruption of hydrogen bonds and tertiary structures
C The oxidation of fatty acid chains
D The hydrolysis of glucose molecules

2 What is the primary function of the coenzyme B12 (cobalamin) in the human metabolic pathway?

A Regulating blood calcium levels
B Assisting in DNA synthesis and the formation of red blood cells
C Breaking down starch into disaccharides
D Facilitating the absorption of Vitamin C

3 Which monosaccharide is the primary product of the hydrolysis of lactose?

A Galactose and Glucose
B Fructose and Sucrose
C Glucose and Maltose
D Fructose and Glucose

4 In the context of lipids, what structural characteristic defines a trans-fatty acid?

A A long hydrocarbon chain with no double bonds
B A saturated fatty acid with a phosphate group
C A double bond with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of the carbon chain
D A lack of glycerol backbone

5 Which digestive enzyme is secreted by the pancreas to specifically catalyze the breakdown of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol?

A Pepsin
B Amylase
C Lipase
D Trypsin

6 What is the chemical byproduct of the Maillard reaction that contributes to the browning and flavour profile of roasted foods?

A Glycosylamines and melanoidins
B Acetic acid
C Lactic acid
D Ethanol

7 Which mineral is an essential cofactor for the enzyme carbonic anhydrase and is critical for maintaining acid-base balance in the blood?

A Calcium
B Zinc
C Magnesium
D Potassium

8 The glycemic index (GI) of a food is a measure of how quickly which specific molecule enters the bloodstream?

A Fructose
B Glucose
C Sucrose
D Starch

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