Biology Flashcards
Iodine
Starch (presence)
→ orange-brown to blue-black
Biuret Solution
Protein
→ Blue to violet
Ethanol
Lipids
→ Cloudy
Benedict’s solution
Reducing sugar
→ Orange/red
Carbohydrates
Energy
Fats
Energy and storage
Protein
Growth and repair
Fibre
Water
Prevent constipation
Minerals
Maintain health
Vitamins C
Skin, Hair, Gums, bones
Vitamin D
Calcium
Strong bones and teeth
Iron
Blood (pigment)
Vitamin D deficiencies
Rickets (sunlight)
Iron deficiency
Anaemia
Coronary Heart Disease
Fat deposits build up in arteries and reducing the flow of blood to the heart.
Obesity
Extra energy stored as fat
–> Heart disease and diabetes 糖尿病
Scurvy
Lack of Vitamin C
- -> Dark spots on the skin
- -> Bleeding gums
Chemical Digestion
Large, insoluble –> Small, soluble
Absorption
Intenstine –> Blood
Assimilation
Movement of digested food molecules into the cells
Egestion
Passing out of food that is not being digested. 排泄
Amylase
Produced in mouth and pancreas
Secreted in the alimentary canal and the first part of the small intestine
Protease
Protein into amino acids
Stomach and small intestine
Lipase
Fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Produced in pancreas and secreted into small intestine (duodenum)
Bile
Produced in the liver.
Stored in gallbladder.