Nutrients For Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrates
A
Broken into simple sugars
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Mannose
2
Q
Amylase
A
Breaks starch into maltose
Saliva, pancreas
3
Q
Maltose and Sucrose
A
Components of entrocyte cell membranes
4
Q
Lactase
A
Young animals
Glucose+Galactose
5
Q
Proteins
A
Broken down into amino acids Gastric acid (HCl Acid) denatures but doesn't break bonds
6
Q
Pepsin
A
Only protease able to break down collagen (animal connective tissue)
Stomach chief cells -> pepsinogen
Only enzyme to work in acidic conditions besides lysozymes
7
Q
Trypsinogen
A
Breaks proteins into amino acids
8
Q
Lipids
A
Primarily C-H-O
Mostly nonpolar
Hydrophobic; insoluble
9
Q
Types of Lipids
A
Fatty acids
Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Steroids