Random Stuff Flashcards
Amount of amino acids?
21
Amount of essential amino acids for dogs and cats? What is the extra one called?
Dogs = 10
Cat = 11
Taurine
What molecule does fatty acid combine with to form fats?
Glycerol
Fats are classified as?
Saturated and unsaturated
Chemical bonding structure of unsaturated fats?
At least one double bond between carbon atoms
Chemical bonding structure of saturated fats?
No double bonds
What function is protein used for?
Growth, repairing cells and making new ones, used as source of energy if other sources have run out
What happens to excess protein in the body?
It’s not stored, it’s converted into urea and excreted in urine
What happens to saturated fats at room temperature?
What are they usually found in?
They’re solid at room temp.
They’re usually found in meat and dairy products.
What happens to unsaturated fats at room temperature?
What are they usually found in?
They’re liquid at room temp.
They’re usually found in vegetable products and fish.
Which are the fat soluble vitamins and what happens to them?
Fat soluble: A, D, E, K
They are absorbed by fats and travel through the bloodstream.
Which are the water soluble vitamins and what happens to them?
Water soluble: B, C
They dissolve in water and are immediately absorbed by tissues.
Where are fat soluble vitamins stored? What can too many stored vitamins cause?
Stored in the liver.
Can cause liver damage.
Where are water soluble vitamins stored?
What needs to happen because of this?
They are not stored, they’re excreted.
They need to be provided regularly in the diet.
What are the most common ruminants?
Cattle sheep, goat
