Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
Macronutrients
A
Are needed in large amounts every day
Contain lipids, carbs & proteins
2
Q
Micronutrients
A
Needed in small amounts everyday
Contain vitamins & minerals
3
Q
Organic nutrients
A
Contain the element carbon & are produced by living organisms such as plants & animals
4
Q
Inorganic nutrients
A
are derived from non-living sources
5
Q
Anabolism
A
- When monomers bond together to form polymers
2. It’s a chemical reaction in which simple molecules are built into larger, more complex ones.
6
Q
What do polymers include?
A
- Complex carbohydrates (composed of simple sugars)
- Proteins (composed of amino acids)
- Fatty acids
7
Q
What is the main function of macronutrients?
A
To provide energy
8
Q
What are carbohydrates?
A
They are organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen.
9
Q
What are the 3 categories of carbohydrates?
A
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, & Polysaccharides
