Biological molecules Flashcards
carbohydrates
sugar, rice, pasta, bread
lipids
oil, butter, fats
proteins
meat, eggs, beans
fiber
vegetables, fruits
minerals
vegetables, fruits, seeds
vitamines
vegetables and fruits
water
water
chemical elements
carbs - CHO
lipids - CHO
proteins - CHONS
larger molecules are made from smaller molecules, what are they
carbs - glycogen, cellulose, glucose
lipids - fatty acids, glycerol
proteins - amino acids
carbs (saccharides)
polysaccharides
monosaccharides- glucose and fructose
disaccharides - sucrose
broken down by amylase into smaller molecules
lipids (saccharides)
triglyceride
broken down by lipase into smaller molecules
proteins (saccharides)
polypeptides
broken down by protease into smaller molecules
test for molecules
iodine solution - starch
Benedict’s solution - natural sugars
biurets solution - protein
ethanol - lipids/fats
DCPIP - vitamin C
carbs are a
fast source of energy
lipids help in
insulation and long term energy
