Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Macromolecules
A
-large molecules built from smaller organic molecules
2
Q
4 main macromolecules
A
-carbohydrates
-proteins
-lipids
-nucleic acids
3
Q
Which macromolecule polymer(s) are broken down through hydrolysis?
A
-carbohydrates
-proteins
-nucleic acids
4
Q
Which macromolecule polymer(s) are broken down through lipolysis?
A
-lipids
5
Q
Carbohydrates are used as…
A
fuel sources or converted to other organic molecules
6
Q
Monosaccharides
A
-glucose, fructose, galactose
-C(6)H(12)O(6)
-readily absorbed by the small intestines
7
Q
Disaccharides
A
-sucrose (glucose-fructose)
-lactose (glucose-galactose)
-maltose (glucose-glucose)
8
Q
Common polysaccharides
A
-starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin
9
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