4Cell Metabolism (Carbs, fats, and proteins) Flashcards
Carbon-containing substances
Organic
Nitrogen-containing waste product
Urea
Building blocks of lipids
Fatty acids & glycerol
Nondigestible polysaccharide found in plants
Cellulose
Protein contains this in addition to carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
Nitrogen
Building blocks joined together by peptide bonds; building blocks of protein
Amino acids
Monosaccharide that provides the primary source of energy for cells
Glucose
Amino acids that can’t be synthesized by the body
Essential amino acids
Sucrose. maltose, and lactose; sometimes called double sugars
Disaccharides
Glucose, fructose, and galactose
Monosaccharides
Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body
Nonessential amino acids
Classification of triglycerides and steroids; good/bad cholesterol
Lipids
Glucose is stored as this polysaccharide; also called animal starch
Glycogen