biological molecules/diet Flashcards

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1
Q

starch made from?

A

simple sugars

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2
Q

what is glycogen made from

A

simple sugars

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3
Q

what is protein made from

A

amino acids

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4
Q

what is lipids made from

A

from fatty acids and glycerol

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5
Q

what should a balanced diet include

A

carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and fibre

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6
Q

function and source of carbohydrates

A

fuel for respiration
bread

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7
Q

function and source of proteins

A

growth and repair of cells and tissues
meat, eggs

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8
Q

function/source of lipids

A

store of energy and insulation
butter, avocados

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9
Q

function/source of iron

A

from part of haemoglobin which binds to oxygen
red meat

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10
Q

deficiency from low iron

A

anaemia

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11
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function/source of calcium

A

form bones and teeth
milk, dairy

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12
Q

deficiency from low calcium

A

rickets

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13
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function/source of vit a

A

surface protection of the eye, liver or carrots

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14
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function/source of vit c

A

cells and tissues to stick together
fruit and veg

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15
Q

function/source of vit d

A

absorb calcium and phosphate ions from food
oily fish

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16
Q

deficiency from low vit a

A

night blindness

17
Q

deficiency from low vit d

A

rickets

18
Q

deficiency from low vit c

A

scurvy