explain importance Flashcards
1
Q
water
A
provides a solvent and a catalyst. It is necessary in hydrolysis to which we would not be living if it didn’t happen.
2
Q
carbohydrates
A
is broken down by amylase into 4 different forms that provide energy for us to function (converted into ATP)
life’s most important molecule
cellular respiration
storage
structure
3
Q
fats
A
lipids broken down by lipase
insulation storage energy protection manufacturing of cell membranes produce cholesterol producing hormones
4
Q
proteins
A
proteins broken down by pepsin
immune system (antibodies)
structure (keratin - nails, hair) (collagen)
enzymes (biological catalysts) (lipase, pepsin, amylase, lactase)
growth and repair (related with mitosis)
Hormones
5
Q
vitamins
A
metabolism
growth
development
