Biological Molecules Flashcards by Enya McMullen-Kerr | Brainscape

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What is an element

A

Substance made up of one type of atom

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together

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What is the compound?

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Can be bonded more than one of atom

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What is an iron?

A

Charged atom due to lost or gained electrons

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How do you animals get glucose?

A

From food: carbohydrates and starch

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How do plants get glucose?

A

Photosynthesis

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What are proteins made of?

A

Amino acids

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Which carbohydrate is found in plants cell walls

A

Cellulose

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Where is the human body is starch broken down

A

Mouth and small intestine

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What do proteases do?

A

Breakdown (catabolised) proteins into amino acids

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What is the function of an emulsifier?

A

Increase surface area of lipids for digestion

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Where are the instructions for making proteins?

A

DNA/genes

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