Properties of Biomolecules Flashcards
How many calories are in Lipids?
9 per gram
How many calories are in Nucleic Acids?
2 per gram
How many calories are in Carbs?
4 per gram
How many calories are in Protiens?
4 per gram
Carb atomic structure
C, 2H for every O
Protein atomic structure
C, H, O & N
Lipid atomic structure
C, H & O
Nucleic Acid atomic structure
C, H, O, N & P
Examples of simple carbs
fruit, honey, sugar
Examples of complex carbs
potatoes, cereals, rice, bread, pasta
Examples of proteins
beans, eggs, milk, nuts
Examples of Lipids
butter, cream, oils, fried food
Examples of Nucleic Acids
meat, fish, mushrooms, yeast, vegetables
Function of Simple carbs.
Instant energy
What is glycogen used for
Reserve energy in Muscle cells
Where does carb digestion start?
Mouth
Where does carb digestion end?
Small intestine
What does glucose do?
Blood sugar, converted into ATP energy
What moves glucose into cells?
Insulin
What does insulin do?
Builds glycogen out of glucose
What does glucadon do?
Breaks glycogen into glucose
Where is glycogen stored?
Liver and skeletal muscles
What does protein do?
Build body parts and chemicals
What body parts does protein make?
Skin, muscle, hair, nails
What chemicals do proteins make?
enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters
Where does protein digestion begin?
Stomach
Where does protein digestion end?
Small Intestine
When is protein used for energy?
In emergencies
What are enzymes?
special proteins that make reactions happen faster
Denaturing
Change of shape of protein so it does not function normally - heat, pH or salinity