LG 2.3 Digestive Enzymes and Substances Flashcards
It is a natural synthetic macromolecule composed of repeating units of a smaller molecule called monomer
Polymer
Polymers are broken down to monomers through a reaction called ___.
Hydrolysis
Polymers are created through a ___ reaction.
Dehydration
The usable energy in food is measured in units called ___?
Calories
They are among the most abundant in supply, and they are a family of compounds made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Carbohydrates
These are carbohydrates with those sugars with one or two rings only.
Simple Carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates with sugars with three or more rings bonded together.
Complex Carbohydrates
They are the bodies’ building blocks, and they are composed of monomers called amino acids.
Proteins
They are the bodies’ building blocks, and they are composed of monomers called amino acids.
Proteins
These are the genetic material.
Nucleic Acids
They are hydrophobic molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen; They also include fats, oils, waxes, etc.
Lipids
A molecule of glycerol linked to 3 fatty acids
Triglyceride
Their structure is made up of carbons that are bonded to hydrogens with single bonds.
Saturated Fatty Acids
They form double bonds and contain less hydrogen molecules.
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Lipid Fact
They are not large enough to be considered a macromolecule, but they can still be broken down into component parts.
