biomolecules Flashcards
a naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid
residues joined by peptide bonds.
PROTEIN
an essential amino acid that is needed by the body to create
neurotransmitter.
Tryptophan
a nonessential amino acid the body makes from another amino acid called
phenylalanine.
Tyrosine
an antioxidant. It may help protect the body from damage caused by
ionizing radiation.
Methionine
a chemical reaction that transfers an amino group to a ketoacid to
form new amino acids.
Transamination
a chemical reaction where the amino group is removed from an amino acid or other compounds.
deamination,
a deficiency resulting in a condition known as pellagra.
NIACIN (VITAMIN B3)
a deficiency of thiamine, more commonly known as vitamin B1.
Beriberi
he theorized that beriberi, scurvy, pellagra, and even rickets are caused by vitamin
deficiency in 1912
Dr. casimir funk
a biomolecule that would comprise the genetic material within a eukaryote’s
nucleus
NUCLEIC ACID
DNA present in the meat will be absorbed in the gut as _______, _______, and
___________________
pentoses, ribose, nitrogenous bases
__________ of metabolic process will break down the molecules of a lipid
metabolic
In Biomolecular digestion, lipids be directly transported into _______________to blood
once absorbed by the gut.
lymphatic vessel
linkages of lipids
ester bonds
linkages of proteins
peptide bonds
