Section 1 - Purple Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the chemical elements present in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
A
Carbohydrates and lipids both contain C, H and O; proteins contain C, H, O and N.
2
Q
Give five examples of carbohydrate molecules
A
Glucose, starch, sucrose, cellulose, glycogen etc.
3
Q
State the basic subunits of proteins
A
Amino acids
4
Q
State the basic subunits of lipids
A
Glycerol and fatty acids.
5
Q
Describe the functions of carbohydrates.
A
Respired to release energy.
6
Q
Describe the functions of proteins.
A
Used in growth and repair.
7
Q
Describe the functions of lipids
A
Insulation and as a high energy source
8
Q
Name the bond which links amino acids to make a protein
A
peptide bond
9
Q
Name the reaction that breaks down amino acids
A
Deamination
