Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What elements is carbohydrates made up of?
A
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
2
Q
What are the three types of carbohydrates?
A
Monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides
3
Q
Why are carbohydrates important?
A
- For energy
- Energy stores
- Roughage
- Support
4
Q
What are the two tests for carbohydrates?
A
- Reducing sugars- benedict’s 9brick red)
- Test for starch- iodine (blue black)
5
Q
How is a lipid built?
A
One glycerol and 3 fatty acids
6
Q
Why are lipids important?
A
- For energy
- For insulation
- As solvents
- Structure
7
Q
What are the tests for lipids?
A
- Translucency test
- Emulsion test
8
Q
What are proteins made up of?
A
Long chains of amino acids
9
Q
Why are proteins important?
A
- As body builders
- They control all chemical reactions
10
Q
What are the steps of deamination?
A
- Amino acids are taken to the liver
- Converted into ammonia and than into urea
- Urea is taken to the kidneys and removed from the body
- The carbohydrate part of the amino acids is converted into glycogen
11
Q
What is the test for proteins?
A
Biuret- without heating (violet)
