2.1-2.4 vocabulary Flashcards
______ are more suitable for long term energy storage than _______
Lipids, Carbohydrates
What is adipose tissue?
Specialized groups of cells that store lipids/fats. They are located underneath the skin and around organs
BMI equation
BMI=Mass(Kg) divided by Height(M)
Underweight
below 18.5
normal weight
18.5-24.9
over weight
25.0-29.9
Obese
above 30.0
The amount of energy released in cell respiration per gram of lipids is ______ the amount released by a gram of carbohydrates
Double
What is the structure of a fatty acid?
Chain of carbon with hydrogen atoms linked to them with covalent bond, a carboxyl group
Two other functions of lipids (besides energy storage) include…
Insulation and shock absorption
_______ is the carbohydrate used for energy storage.
Glycogen
Why are carbohydrates (such as glycogen) better for short term energy storage?
Carbohydrates can be mobilized and broken down much faster than lipids
What does conditions can obesity cause?
Coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes.
Fats and fatty acids can only be used in ______ respiration
Aerobic
Glycogen is stored in ____ and _____
Liver, muscles
A fatty acid with only single bonds throughout the fatty acid that contain the most hydrogen is called_______.
Saturated fatty acid.
There is strong evidence for ________ bonds but it remains theory
Hydrogen
This is the term for chemical substances attracted to water
Hydrophilic
What property of water is used when we sweat.
High evaporation heat of water
What is the chemical formation of hydroxl?
-OH
What is the chemical formation of amine?
-NH2
What is the chemical formation of carboxyl?
-COOH
What is the chemical formation of methyl?
-CH3
Ribose is
A type of sugar or monosaccharide with 5 carbons, 10 hydrogen and 5 oxygen