4Cell Metabolism (Carbs, fats, and proteins) Flashcards

1
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Carbon-containing substances

A

Organic

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2
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Nitrogen-containing waste product

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Urea

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3
Q

Building blocks of lipids

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Fatty acids & glycerol

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4
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Nondigestible polysaccharide found in plants

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Cellulose

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5
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Protein contains this in addition to carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

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Nitrogen

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6
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Building blocks joined together by peptide bonds; building blocks of protein

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Amino acids

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7
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Monosaccharide that provides the primary source of energy for cells

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Glucose

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8
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Amino acids that can’t be synthesized by the body

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Essential amino acids

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9
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Sucrose. maltose, and lactose; sometimes called double sugars

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Disaccharides

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10
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Glucose, fructose, and galactose

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Monosaccharides

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11
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Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body

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Nonessential amino acids

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12
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Classification of triglycerides and steroids; good/bad cholesterol

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Lipids

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13
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Glucose is stored as this polysaccharide; also called animal starch

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Glycogen

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