proteins Flashcards
1
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structure of proteins
A
-long chain amino acids joined by peptide bands
-bands are bonds held together by amino acids in protein
2
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main function of proteins
A
- build and repair muscles and cell membrane, fights infections
- ex. antibodies
3
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structure of lipids
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- made up of glyercol, attached to more fatty acid chains
4
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main function of lipids
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- store 2.25 times more energy per gram
- -insulate internal gasses
- -provide material to cell membrane
5
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structure of carbohydrates
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-made up of carbons, hrydogens,oxygens,
-2 types of sugar
polysacchades
6
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main function of carbohydrates
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- provides materials to build cell membrane
- provies quick energy for use by cells