Food 2 Flashcards
Structural role of carbohydrates
Cellulose is used to form plant cell walls
Metabolic role of carbohydrates
Glucose is broken down in respiration to release energy
Structural role of lipids
Lipids are important food or energy stored in plants and animals
Metabolic role of lipids
Lipids can be broken down in respiration to release energy
Structural role of proteins
Keratin is found in skin and hair
Matabolic role of proteins
Form antibodies to fight infection
Metabolic role of vitamin c
Helps wounds to heal
Metabolic role of vitamin D
Needed for healthy tooth and bones
Name two minerals used by plants
Magnesium and calcium
Name two minerals used by animals
Iron and calcium
Use of magnesium in plants
Helps to form chlorophyll
Use of calcium in plants
Helps cell walls to attach to each other
Use of iron in animals
Helps to form haemoglobin
Use of calcium in animals
Helps form teeth and bones
Chemical make for vitamin c
Absorbic acid