Macromolecules, Micromolecules and Enzymes Flashcards
Primary role of carbohydrates?
The provision of energy to cells, especially the brain
What is dietary fibre?
Most complex form of carbohydrates
Role of protein
To maintain and replace tissues.
Provide structure, function and regulation of cells, tissues and organs
Major component of the cell membrane?
Phosphoglycerides
Where are saturated fats found?
Milk, cream, butter, cheese, meats
Where are unsaturated fats found?
Olive, canola and peanut oils
Where are polyunsaturated fats found?
Legumes, canola oils, margarines, linseed oils, walnuts, oily fish
What is the role of lipoproteins?
Enable fats and cholesterol to move within the bloodstream
e.g. chylomicrons, transporting dietary lipids
What is VLDL?
Very Low Density Lipids
Produced in the liver
Transport endogenous lipids
What is IDL?
Intermediate Density Lipids
Formed from degradation of VLDL
What is LDL?
Low Density Lipids
Present when the cholesterol content is greater than the triglyceride content
What is HDL?
High Density Lipids
Synthesised in the liver
Highest proportion of protein to cholesterol
Name the water-soluble vitamins
B1-3, 5-7, 9, 12
C
Name the fat soluble vitamins
A
D
E
K
What are the 6 classes of enzyme (in order)?
Oxidoreductases Transferases Hydrolases Lyases Isomerases Ligases
