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1
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Elements in Carbohydrates

A

CHO

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2
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sources of carbohydrates

A

bread, pasta

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3
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what is a monosaccride

A

sub unit of a carbohydrate

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4
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what is a general formula for a carbohydrate

A

Cx(H2O)y

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5
Q

name a monosaccride

A

glucose

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6
Q

what is a disaccharide

A

2 single sugar units joined together

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7
Q

name an example of a disaccharide

A

maltose. sucrose

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8
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what is a polysaccride

A

many simple sugar units joined together

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9
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example of a structural polysaccharides

A

cellulose-plant cell walls
chitin

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10
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example of a metabolic polysaccharide

A

plants- starch (energy storage)
animals-glycogen

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11
Q

name the test for starch

A

Iodine
blue-black

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12
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name the test for reducing sugar(glucose)

A

benedicts solution
(heat)
Blue - Brick red

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13
Q

Name the elements in proteins

A

CHNO

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14
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protein in found in…

A

meat,eggs

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15
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what is a sub unit of a protein

A

amino acid

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16
Q

how many amino acids are there

A

20

17
Q

Name structural protein

A

collagen- skin
kreatin- hair and nails

18
Q

what is the metabolic role of proteins

A

enzymes control reactions
horomones- control reactions and honostatsis

19
Q

where is protein made

A

ribosome

20
Q

what is the test for protein

A

biurets solution
blue- violet

21
Q

what is a fibrous protein

A

slow little folding

22
Q

what is a globular protein

A

lots of folding
important for metabolism
folded into roughly spherical shape

23
Q

Name the elements in lipids

A

CHO

24
Q

lipids are found in…

A

butter, nuts

25
Q

what is a triglyceride and what is it composed of

A

sub unit of a lipid.
3 fatty acids.
Glycerol

26
Q

what is a phospholipid composed of

A

glycerol, 2 fatty acids and a phosphate group

27
Q

name structural roles of lipids

A

insulation and protection of organs
part of cell membranes

28
Q

name metbolic role of lipids

A

provides energy

29
Q

oils are - at room temp

A

liquid

30
Q

fats are- at room temp

A

solid

31
Q

name the test for lipids

A

brown paper test
pos. permanent translucent stain

32
Q

Name a water soluble vitamin , it’s uses and it’s deficiency disease

A

Vitamin C, for formation of connective tissue, Iron absorption, Causes Scurvy

33
Q

Name a fat soluble vitamin , it’s uses and it’s deficiency disease

A

Vitamin D, needed to absorb calcium, Caused Rickets in children

34
Q

Minerals needed in the human body

A

Calcium - Bones
Iron- Haemoglobin

35
Q

Mineral needed in Plants

A

Calcium- cell wall
Magnesium- Chlorophyll

36
Q

what is the importance of water

A

good solvent
temperture regulartion
medium for chemical reactions
transport

37
Q

anabolic reactions

A

chemical reactions that uses energy to convert smaller molecules into larger ones

38
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catabolic reactions

A

chemical reaction that releases energy when a large molecule is broken down into smaller ones

39
Q

biomolecule

A

molecules that are involved in the metabolic processes of living organisms