[BUFFER] Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
metabolic rate
A
the speed at which energy is transferred from its chemical stores in food
2
Q
Starch
A
carbohydrate polymer synthesised from glucose monomers. Used as a chemical energy store
3
Q
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?
A
carbohydrase
4
Q
Which enzyme breaks down starch?
A
amylase
5
Q
How many different amino acids are there?
A
20
6
Q
What enzyme breaks down proteins?
A
protease
7
Q
What are lipids used as?
A
energy store and insulation and buoyancy in some animals
8
Q
What are lipids synthesized from?
A
3 fatty acid molecules and glycerol
