biological molecules and nutrition Flashcards
list the level of organization starting from the smallest
Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ system, organism
Describe the structure of carbohydrates(Simple Sugars) proteins and lipids
Carbohydrates: Starch and Glycogen
Proteins: Amino acids
Lipids: fatty acid and glycerol
What are magnesium ions used for in plants
They are need for chlorophyll production
What are nitrate ions used for in plants
They are required for making amino acids which form protein for growth and repair
Give 2 sources of protein
Eggs, fish
Sources of lipids
Fish, milk
sources of vitamin C
tomatoes, oranges
sources of vitamin D
salmon, sardines
sources of iron
red meat, beans
Give a reason why water is required in the body
Brings nutrients to cells, get rid of wastes
why are vitamin C important for the body
Prevents scurvy
Why are vitamin D important for body
Prevents rickets
how are carbohydrates(starch) broken down
The enzyme amylase will break starch into maltose. The enzyme maltase will then break the maltose into smaller simple sugars such as glucose, fructose and galactose
Give the two roles of bile
emulsifying lipids and neutralizes stomach acids
