Metabolism & Macromolecules Flashcards
1
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catabolism
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reaction that involves ‘breakdown’ of molecules
2
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anabolism
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reaction that involves ‘building’ of molecules
3
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carbohydrates
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- Contain 2+ hydroxyl groups
- Cell protection (cellulose)
- Energy
- Building block of nucleic acids (ribose & deoxyribose)
4
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simple carbohydrates
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monosaccharides & disaccharides
5
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complex carbohydrates
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- oligosaccharides & polysaccharides
6
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example of oligosaccharides
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- 2-10 monosaccharides
- sucrose = glucose + fructose
- lactose = galactose + fructose
7
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example of polysaccharides
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- 10+ monosaccharides
- cellulose
8
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starch
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- major form of carbohydrate
- found in seeds, cereal, nuts & legumes
- mixture of amylose & amylopectin
9
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lipids
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- exists as large tissue (adipose)
- fund in membranes, hormones & vitamins
- hydrophobic
10
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2 types of fatty acids
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11
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triglycerides
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glycerol + 3 fatty acids
12
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B1 (Thiamine)
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found in active sites of pyruvate dehydrogenase
13
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B2 (Riboflavin)
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precursor for coenzymes for redox reactions
14
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B6
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coenzymes for amintransferases & neurotransmitters
15
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B12
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enzyme in fatty acid processing
