ch2 2.0 Flashcards

1
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large molecules composed of basic units called amino acids that contains H, C, O,&N

A

proteins

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2
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positive- negative attractions between different atoms in the long amino acid strands cause it to coil itself to form its highly complex shape

A

peptide bonds

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3
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contains estrogen, testosterone, and cortisone

A

steroid hormones

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4
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steroid structure made up of multiple rings and symbolizes phospholipids tails in cell membranes is also converted into steroid hormones

A

cholesterol

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5
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high density (more protein ) that travels in the blood

A

high- density lipoprotein

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6
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contains fewer proteins than lipids ( more lipids)

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low- density lipoprotein

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7
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why is cholesterol in low density lipoprotein is considered “bad”?

A

high blod levels of LDL associated with atherosclerosis

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8
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life threatening blockage of arteries

A

atherosclerosis

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9
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why is high- density lipo. is coonsidered good?

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carries good cholestrol away from cells and towards the liver for elimination from the body

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10
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science that deals with the composition of and the properties of matter

A

chemistry

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11
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protein structure is a sequence of amino acids in a chain

A

primary

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12
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protein structure is formed by folding and twisting of amino acid chain

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secondary

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13
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formed when the twists and folds of the secondary structure fold again to form a larger 3-dimensional structure

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tertiary

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14
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protein structure is a protein consisting of more than one folded amino acid chain

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quaternary

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15
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types of lipids

A

triglyceride
phospholipids
cholesterol

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16
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lipid molecules formed glycerol units or” head”of the glycerol units.
- stores energy cells, fat. and provides helpful paddings around organs

A

triglycerides

17
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similar to triglycerides but contains phosphorous units called phosphates

  • at the base of the glycerol head attracts water
  • 2 fatty acids tails repels water
A

phosepholipds

18
Q

basic units of carbonhydrates

A

monosacchardie

19
Q

imortant monosaccharide in the body

- cells use it as their pimary source of energy

A

glucose

20
Q

table sugar( sucrose) & milk sugar( lactose) are important dietary carbonhydaride

A

disaccharide

21
Q

saccharide units joined together to form

- glycogen & starch

A

polysaccharide

22
Q

made up of many glucose (suga) is polysaccharides of glucose that thw human body stores

A

gylcogen