Chemistry Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
of carbons on a glucose molecule
A
6
2
Q
kcal/g of carbs
A
4
3
Q
% of calories recommended from carbs
A
50-55%
4
Q
multiple hydroxyl groups
A
ketone
5
Q
increasing positive charges or decreasing neg charges
A
oxidation
6
Q
addition of hydrogen, gain of electrons
A
reduction OIL RIG (oxidation is losing, reduction is gaining)
7
Q
sugar alcohol from glucose converted to fructose
A
sorbitol
8
Q
aka citric acid cycle
A
kreb’s aka tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA)
9
Q
carb oxidation
A
kreb’s
10
Q
lowers blood glucose
A
insulin (box of donuts)
11
Q
catabolic pathways (Big 4)
A
glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, pyruvate oxidation, kreb’s
GOP POK
12
Q
When are the big 4 accelerated?
A
when ATP is low
13
Q
5 carbon (pentose) sugar
A
Ribose
14
Q
glucose and glucose
A
maltose
15
Q
glucose and lactose
A
galactose