Food Flashcards

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
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name a monosaccride

A

glucose

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6
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what is a disaccharide

A

2 single sugar units joined together

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7
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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
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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
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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
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how many amino acids are there

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
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where is protein made

20
Q

what is the test for protein

A

biurets solution
blue- violet

21
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what is a fibrous protein

A

slow little folding

22
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what is a globular protein

A

lots of folding
important for metabolism
folded into roughly spherical shape

23
Q

Name the elements in lipids

24
Q

lipids are found in…

A

butter, nuts

25
what is a triglyceride and what is it composed of
sub unit of a lipid. 3 fatty acids. Glycerol
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what is a phospholipid composed of
glycerol, 2 fatty acids and a phosphate group
27
name structural roles of lipids
insulation and protection of organs part of cell membranes
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name metbolic role of lipids
provides energy
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oils are - at room temp
liquid
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fats are- at room temp
solid
31
name the test for lipids
brown paper test pos. permanent translucent stain
32
Name a water soluble vitamin , it’s uses and it’s deficiency disease
Vitamin C, for formation of connective tissue, Iron absorption, Causes Scurvy
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Name a fat soluble vitamin , it’s uses and it’s deficiency disease
Vitamin D, needed to absorb calcium, Caused Rickets in children
34
Minerals needed in the human body
Calcium - Bones Iron- Haemoglobin
35
Mineral needed in Plants
Calcium- cell wall Magnesium- Chlorophyll
36
what is the importance of water
good solvent temperture regulartion medium for chemical reactions transport
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anabolic reactions
chemical reactions that uses energy to convert smaller molecules into larger ones
38
catabolic reactions
chemical reaction that releases energy when a large molecule is broken down into smaller ones
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biomolecule
molecules that are involved in the metabolic processes of living organisms