Food Flashcards
1
Q
Define biomolecules.
A
Biomolecules are chemicals that are made inside a living thing
2
Q
Define phospholipids.
A
Phospholipids are fat-like substances in which one of the fatty acids is replaced by a phosphate group or has a phosphate group added to it.
3
Q
Define anabolic reactions.
A
Anabolic reactions use energy to convert smaller molecules into larger molecules
4
Q
Define catabolic reactions.
A
Catabolic reactions release energy when a complex molecule is broken down to a simpler form