Food Flashcards
1
Q
Organic compound
A
Biomolecules that contain carbon
2
Q
Monosaccharides
A
Single sugar molecules
Eg glucose, fructose
3
Q
Disaccharide
A
2 sugar molecules bonded together
Eg sucrose, lactose, maltose
4
Q
Polysaccharides
A
Many sugar molecules bonded together
eg starch, glycogen and cellulose
5
Q
Phospholipids
A
Fat like substances where a phosphate replaces or is added on to a fatty acid
6
Q
Anabolic reaction
A
Convert smaller molecules to larger ones
7
Q
Catabolic reactions
A
Complex molecules are broken down to simple molecules (releasing energy)
8
Q
Biomolecules
A
Composed of atoms where elements are bonded together in different ratios
Eg carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and vitamins
