Energy, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins Flashcards
All I need to know about energy, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
1
Q
Eggs, poultry, and dairy products are examples of…
A
Proteins
2
Q
Nuts, seeds, and olive oils are examples of…
A
Lipids
3
Q
Bread, potatoes, and milk are examples of…
A
Carbs/starchy foods
4
Q
Energy is measured in…
A
Joules and kilojoules
1000 joules = 1 kilojoule
5
Q
Testing for protein?
A
Copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide (A.K.A Biuret solution), turns mauve
6
Q
Testing for glucose?
A
Benedict’s solution, turns orange
7
Q
Testing for starch?
A
Iodine, turns blackish
8
Q
Once you break down starch, it turns into…
A
Glucose
9
Q
Once you break down protein, it turns into…
A
Amino acids
