3.2 Molecules Study Guide Flashcards
Lipids
Fatty acids
CHO
triglyceride
linear
Carbohydrates
monosaccharides
CHO
polysaccharides
ring-like
Protein
Amino Acids
CHON
polypeptide
branched
Nucleic Acids
nucleotides
OHCNP
It is a combination
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
brown sugar
Protein
Powered milk
Fats/Lipids
Peanut paste
Palm oil
nutrients
components in food that the body needs to grow, develop, and repair itself
Energy
the ability to do work, including building complex molecules
Macronutrients
Nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, that organisms must ingest in large amounts to maintain health
mineral
an inorganic chemical element required by organisms for normal growth, reproduction, and tissue maintenance; calcium, iron, potassium, zinc
micronutrients
nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, that organisms must ingest in small amounts to maintain health.