biochemistry & water &PH Flashcards
1
Q
Key elements
A
CHONPS
2
Q
C
A
Carbon
3
Q
H
A
hydrogen
4
Q
O
A
oxygen
5
Q
N
A
nitrogen
6
Q
p
A
Phosphorous
7
Q
s
A
sulfur
8
Q
4 common molecules
A
carbs
9
Q
what are carbohydrates
A
sugars/starch/cellulose
instant energy and structure
10
Q
lipids
A
oils waxes butters
long term energy
cell membranes
stores energy
11
Q
saturated:
A
solid at room temp-animals
12
Q
unsaturated fats
A
vegetable
liquid at room temp
13
Q
bonds in sat and unseat fats
A
sat has single bonds
unsats have double bonds (more energy)
14
Q
structural proteins
A
build body parts
meat/ muscle
15
Q
functional proteins
A
enzymes and stuff