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
linkages of nucleic acids
phosphodiester bonds
metabolism of carbohydrates
broken down through glycolysis
metabolism of lipids
emulsification by bile
metabolism of proteins
transamination and deamination
metabolism of nucleic acid
pancreatic enzyme
building blocks of carbohydrates
monosaccharide
building blocks of lipids
glycerol and fatty acids
building blocks of protein
amino acid
building blocks of nucleic acids
nucleotides
