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The substances that organisms obtain from the food they consume are: nutrients, proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates (sugar starches), fats, hydration, and calories (energy).

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What is the substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life?

Nutrient


How are the words nutrient and nutrition related?

The word "nutrient" refers to a substance that provides nourishment, while "nutrition" is the process of obtaining and consuming nutrients to support growth and health in living organisms. Nutrients are the components of food that provide nourishment as part of the nutrition process.


What is the organism that obtains nourishment through the oxidation of inorganic chemical compounds as opposed to photosynthesis called?

The organism that obtains nourishment through the oxidation of inorganic chemical compounds is called a chemotroph. This method of obtaining energy is known as chemosynthesis.


What part of a seed provides nourishment?

The part of a seed that provides nourishment is called the endosperm. It serves as a food reserve, supplying essential nutrients to the developing embryo as it germinates and grows into a new plant. Additionally, in some seeds, the cotyledons (the seed leaves) also contribute to the nourishment during the early stages of growth.


What must a substance provide in order to be considered food?

To be considered food, a substance must provide nourishment, such as energy, essential nutrients, and sustenance to support life functions and promote growth and health in an organism. Food should be safe for consumption and be able to be metabolized by the body to fulfill its nutritional requirements.

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What is the substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life?

Nutrient


What is the Special substance present in food that provides nourishment to our body is called?

Nutrients.


What are unnecessary nutrients?

There is no such thing as an unnecessary nutrient. The word nutrient is a substance that provides the body nourishment. Without nourishment, the body wont grow or perform the way it's suppose to.


What does substratum mean?

A substance or layer that underlies something, or on which some process occurs, in particular.The surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment.


What provides nourishment for the baby in the Womb?

The organ that provides the nourishment is the placenta but the umbilical cord transports the nutrients to the fetus.


What is the differences between a virus a host and a parasite?

A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism. A host is an organism that provides nourishment and a habitat for another organism. A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism (the host) and benefits at the host's expense.


What is the term nutrient and what are the main groups of nutrients?

A nutrient is a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. The main groups are carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.


How are the words nutrient and nutrition related?

The word "nutrient" refers to a substance that provides nourishment, while "nutrition" is the process of obtaining and consuming nutrients to support growth and health in living organisms. Nutrients are the components of food that provide nourishment as part of the nutrition process.


Provides protection and nourishment for the developing plant embryo?

The cotyledon (or cotyledons)


What is the definition of non nutrient?

A substance that provides nourishment for growth or metabolism. Plants absorb nutrients mainly from the soil in the form of minerals and other inorganic compounds, and animals obtain nutrients from ingested foods.


Host?

Host: an organism that harbors another organism (parasite) inside or near its own body, typically providing nourishment and shelter for the parasite


Parasite?

Parasitism: a relationship in which one organism benefits while the other organism is harmed