6.2 CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, AND ENERGY Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main nutrients we need?
A
- Starches
- Proteins
- Fats
2
Q
What small molecules are joined to make starches?
A
Sugar
3
Q
What small molecules are joined to make proteins?
A
Amino acid
4
Q
What small molecules are joined to make fats?
A
Glycerol and fatty acids
5
Q
What is an example of sugar?
A
Glucose
6
Q
What is glucose?
A
A small, soluble carbohydrate molecule
7
Q
What contains more energy per gram than carbohydrates?
A
Fats and oils
8
Q
Each fat or oil has a different set of _______ attached to a glycerol machine.
A
fatty acids
9
Q
What is starch made from?
A
Lots of sugar molecules joined together
10
Q
How do we store energy?
Glycogen
A
- Made of sugar molecules
- Store in muscles and liver
- Provide instant energy boost
11
Q
How do we store energy?
Fat
A
- Converted from excess food
- Store in fat cells under the skin or around the organ
- Break down to provide energy when not enough food eaten.
