Food Nutrients Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of protein
A
They are for growth and repair
2
Q
What are proteins made up of
A
They are made up pf long chains of animo acids
3
Q
What are the functions of carbohydrates
A
Sugar- gives us energy
Starch-gives us energy
Fibre- prevents constipation
4
Q
What are carbohydrates made up of
A
They are made up of long chains of simple sugars
5
Q
What are the functions of lipids
A
They are for insulation and they give us energy
6
Q
What are lipids made up of
A
They are made up of one molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids
7
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
A biological catalyst that speeds up the rate of reactions in living things
