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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.1.3Nutrition

Nutrition in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 1 to 4.

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Lessons

  • Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

    22 min

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  • Food tests

    25 min

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  • Malnutrition and deficiency diseases

    22 min

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  • Nutrients and a balanced diet

    22 min

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  • Leaf structure and adaptations for photosynthesis

    25 min

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  • Photosynthesis

    25 min

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  • Rate of photosynthesis, limiting factors and gas exchange

    30 min

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  • Absorption and assimilation

    20 min

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  • Chemical digestion and digestive enzymes

    18 min

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  • Enzymes and how they work

    24 min

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  • Teeth and physical digestion

    22 min

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  • The digestive system

    18 min

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Nutrition: sample question

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The cells of the upper epidermis of a leaf have no chloroplasts. How does this help the leaf?

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