Food 1 Flashcards
What elements do carbohydrates contain
Carbon hydrogen oxygen
What is the general formals for carbohydrates
Cx(h20)y
There are twice as many hydrogen molecules as
Oxygen molecules
Name the three types of carbohydrates
Monosaccharides disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Food is needed for
Growth of new cells and repair of organs, tissues, cells ect
Energy
Name the six chemical elements food is made up of
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorus Sulpher
Name 3 trace elements in food
Iron
Copper
Zinc
What is the symbol for iron
Fe
Symbol for copper
Cu
Symbol for zinc
Zn
Food supplies the materials and every for the process of
Matabolism
Continuity
Monosaccharides
Singular sugar molecules
Simple sugars
Smallest carbohydrate unit
Example of monosaccharides
Glucose and fructose
Where are monosaccharides found
Fruit
Disaccharides
Two monosaccharide sugar units joined together
Ex of disaccharides
Sucrose lactose maltose
Where are disaccharides found
Table sugar and milk