Carbs, Lipids, and Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
Foods high in carbs
A
bread, rice, pasta, fruit
2
Q
Foods high in lipids
A
oils, lard, butter, nuts, avocado
3
Q
foods high in protein
A
meat, fish, tofu, beans
4
Q
Carb function
A
energy
5
Q
Lipid function
A
energy reserves and insulin
also prevents dehydration and lubricates skin
6
Q
Protein function
A
speed up chemical reactions
7
Q
Carb subunits
A
monosaccharides
8
Q
Polysaccharide
A
glycogen, cellulose
9
Q
lipid subunits
A
fatty acids, glycerol
10
Q
protein subunits
A
animo acids (20 types)
11
Q
Many amino acids
A
polypeptide chain
12
Q
2 types of fats
A
saturated vs unsaturated
13
Q
Protein structures
A
muscles, fingernails, hair, and fur
14
Q
Lipid properties
A
greasy, nonpolar, hydrophobic
15
Q
Energy per gram
A
Protein - 4 calories
Lipids - 9 calories
Carbs - 4 calories
