Year 8 Test 1 Revision Guide

 In this document you will find practice questions and the answers.
 Use this to practice from as well as your copy book to study from.

Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (30 Marks)

1. What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a. Repair tissues
b. Provide energy
c. Build muscles
d. Strengthen bones
2. Which nutrient helps in tissue growth and repair?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Sugars
3. What does iodine solution test for in food?
a. Fats
b. Starch
c. Protein
d. Sugar
4. Which organ is responsible for absorbing nutrients?
a. Stomach
b. Small intestine
c. Liver
d. Pancreas
5. Where does digestion start in the human body?
a. Stomach
b. Small intestine
c. Mouth
d. Esophagus
6. Which of these is a symptom of a protein deficiency disease called
Kwashiorkor?
a. Swollen belly
b. Brittle bones
c. Bleeding gums
d. Hair loss
7. What is the main function of fat in the body?
a. Build muscles
b. Store energy
c. Strengthen bones
d. Protect against infection
8. Which of the following is a digestive enzyme?
a. Pepsin
b. Hemoglobin
c. Insulin
d. Glucagon
9. Where does the majority of chemical digestion occur?
a. Large intestine
b. Small intestine
c. Esophagus
d. Mouth
10. What is the windpipe also known as?
a. Esophagus
b. Larynx
c. Trachea
d. Gullet
11. What happens when you consume more energy than your body
needs?
a. Weight gain
b. Weight loss
c. Weakness
d. Fatigue
12. Energy from food is measured in:
a. Grams
b. Kilograms
c. Joules
d. Litres
13. Which macronutrient is used for muscle building and repair?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats
c. Proteins
d. Water
14. Enzymes are:
 a. Hormones
b. Catalysts
c. Sugars
d. Proteins
15. What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?
a. Chemical digestion
b. Physical digestion
c. Absorption
d. None

16. Bile is produced by:

a. Liver
b. Gall bladder
c. Stomach
d. Pancreas
17. The large intestine absorbs:
a. Nutrients
b. Water
c. Proteins
d. Fat
18. What is one role of bacteria in the gut?
a. Break down fats
b. Produce vitamins
c. Help blood clot
d. Cause infections
19. What happens to undigested food in the body?
a. It is absorbed
b. It is stored
c. It is excreted
d. It provides energy
20. Which food source is a good source of protein?
a. Bread
b. Rice
c. Eggs
d. Butter
21. Which nutrient is mainly stored in the liver as glycogen?
a. Protein
b. Fat
c. Carbohydrate
d. Vitamins
22. Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?
a. Amylase
b. Lipase
c. Protease
d. Pepsin
23. Which part of the digestive system absorbs water from
undigested food?
a. Stomach
b. Large intestine
c. Small intestine
d. Pancreas

24. Kwashiorkor is caused by:

a. Lack of protein
b. Lack of vitamins
c. Lack of fats
d. Lack of carbohydrates
25. Which is the function of the oesophagus?
a. Absorbing nutrients
b. Transporting food to the stomach
c. Producing bile
d. Breaking down food
26. Why is digestion necessary?
a. To absorb nutrients
b. To provide energy
c. To grow cells
d. All of the above
27. What is the main energy source for the body?
a. Proteins
b. Fats
c. Carbohydrates
d. Water
28. Where does respiration take place in a seed?
a. In the soil
b. In the mitochondria
c. In the leaves
d. In the roots
29. One disadvantage of having bacteria in the gut is:
a. Producing gas
b. Breaking down food
 c. Producing vitamins
d. Boosting immunity
30. What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
a. They absorb food
b. They speed up the breakdown of food
c. They store energy
d. They transport nutrients

Short Answer Questions (30 Marks)

31. Define the term "digestion."

32. What are enzymes, and what is their role in digestion?
33. Why is protein important in your diet?
34. How does the body use carbohydrates for energy?
35. What is the role of bile in digestion?
36. Describe what happens when food enters the stomach.
37. Explain how bacteria in the gut help digestion.
38. What is Kwashiorkor, and what causes it?
39. Describe two ways the small intestine is adapted for absorption.
40. Why is water important for digestion?
41. Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical
digestion.
42. How does the body store excess energy from food?
43. What is the function of the large intestine?
44. What is a balanced diet, and why is it important?
45. Why do seeds need to respire?
46. What happens to the nutrients absorbed in the small intestine?
47. Why do people need to eat food?
48. What is the difference between fats and proteins?
49. Explain how overeating can lead to weight gain.
50. What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?
51. How does the liver help in digestion?
52. Explain what happens to undigested food in the digestive
system.
53. What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?
54. Describe the process of ingestion.
55. What is the role of fiber in the digestive system?
 56. How do enzymes act as catalysts in digestion?
57. Why is it important to have a balanced diet?
58. Explain why the body needs energy.
59. Describe one symptom of protein deficiency.
60. What happens when the body does not get enough
carbohydrates?

Answers

Multiple Choice Questions (30 Marks)

1. b) Provide energy
2. b) Proteins
3. b) Starch
4. b) Small intestine
5. c) Mouth
6. a) Swollen belly
7. b) Store energy
8. a) Pepsin
9. b) Small intestine
10. c) Trachea
11. a) Weight gain
12. c) Joules
13. c) Proteins
14. b) Catalysts
15. a) Chemical digestion
16. a) Liver
17. b) Water
18. b) Produce vitamins
19. c) It is excreted
20. c) Eggs
21. c) Carbohydrate
22. a) Amylase
 23. b) Large intestine
24. a) Lack of protein
25. b) Transporting food to the stomach
26. d) All of the above
27. c) Carbohydrates
28. b) In the mitochondria
29. a) Producing gas
30. b) They speed up the breakdown of food

Short Answer Questions (30 Marks)

31. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into

smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.
32. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up the
breakdown of food into smaller molecules during digestion.
33. Protein is important for building and repairing tissues,
and for making enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals.
34. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is
used by the body as a primary energy source.
35. Bile helps digest fats by breaking them down into smaller
droplets, making them easier to be digested by enzymes.
36. In the stomach, food is mixed with gastric juices and
broken down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.
37. Bacteria in the gut help break down complex
carbohydrates, produce vitamins like vitamin K, and support
the immune system.
38. Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by a lack of protein in
the diet, characterized by a swollen belly and other symptoms.
39. The small intestine is adapted for absorption by having a
large surface area due to villi and microvilli, and a rich blood
supply to carry nutrients away.
40. Water is important for digestion as it helps break down
food, dissolves nutrients for absorption, and keeps the
digestive system functioning properly.
41. Mechanical digestion involves physically breaking down
food (e.g., chewing), while chemical digestion involves
breaking down food with enzymes.
42. The body stores excess energy from food in the form of
fat in adipose tissue.
43. The large intestine absorbs water and salts from
undigested food and forms solid waste (feces) for excretion.
44. A balanced diet provides the correct proportions of
nutrients that the body needs for energy, growth, and repair.
45. Seeds need to respire to release the energy required for
germination and growth.
46. Nutrients absorbed in the small intestine enter the
bloodstream and are transported to cells for energy, growth,
and repair.
47. People need to eat food to provide energy, support
growth, repair tissues, and regulate bodily functions.
48. Fats provide long-term energy storage and insulation,
while proteins are used for building and repairing tissues.
49. Overeating can lead to weight gain because the body
stores the excess energy as fat.
50. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that help break
down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in the small intestine.
51. The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and
absorption of fats.
52. Undigested food passes into the large intestine, where
water is absorbed, and the remaining waste is excreted as
feces.
53. Vitamins are organic compounds that regulate body
processes, while minerals are inorganic substances important
for body functions.
54. Ingestion is the process of taking in food through the
mouth.
55. Fiber helps move food through the digestive system,
prevents constipation, and supports overall gut health.
56. Enzymes act as catalysts by speeding up the chemical
reactions involved in breaking down food.
57. A balanced diet ensures the body gets all the nutrients it
needs to function properly and maintain health.
58. The body needs energy to perform all its functions, such
as breathing, circulating blood, and physical activity.
59. One symptom of protein deficiency is a swollen belly, as
seen in Kwashiorkor.
60. If the body does not get enough carbohydrates, it uses
fat and protein for energy, which can lead to weight loss and
muscle breakdown.