SSA rev Flashcards
Monosaccharides
glucose, fructose, galactose
Provide energy for cells
Disaccharides
sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar), maltose
Provide energy for cells
Polysaccharides
starch, cellulose, glycogen
Store energy for cells, provide structural support
Triglycerides
triglycerides are found in foods like butter and vegetable oils
Provide energy for cells
Phospholipids
Form cell membranes, transports molecules across
Have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions
Steroids
cholesterol, steroids hormones
Regulate various bodily functions
Four-ring structure, often found in animal tissues
Amino Acids
alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid
Form proteins
found in foods like meat and dairy products
Peptide Bonds
they link amino acids together in a protein
Strong covalent bonds, often breakable by enzymes
Protein Structure
primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures