test two Flashcards
what is energy?
the ability to do work
excess carbs in our bodies are ______
stored as fat
humans evolve an adaptation to store fat in response to _____
famine
which macro molecules have the greatest calorie value per gram?
fats
which macromolecules have the least calorie value per gram?
nucleic acids
the color of an object we see is the color that it______
reflects
in plants light energy is collected by which organelle?
chloroplasts
the principle that energy is neither created nor destroyed, but can change forms
conservation of energy
animal movement requires a conversion of energy from ____ to ____
chemical to kinetic energy
all energy in the biological world ultimately originates from
radiant energy
our bodies are designed for long term energy storage of
triglycerides in fat cells
glycogen is made up of
glucose molecules
glycogen for the short term energy storage is
liver and muscle cells
what is the difference between a calorie and a Calorie?
a Calorie equals 1000 calories
macronutrients provided by food include
protein, carbohydrates, fats,
organic molecule that is not considered a macronutrient
nucleic acids
grains are a rich source of
carbohydrates
dairy products are a good source of these macronutrients
proteins and fats
legumes are a good source of these macronutrients
proteins
macronutrients are
nutrients our body needs in large amounts
in the process of digestion, proteins are broken down into ______, while carbs are broken down into _____
amino acids; sugars
complex carbohydrates are made up of smaller
sugar molecules
which of the following will be broken down into amino acids by the digestive system?
proteins
cells utilize these macromolecules for energy requirements
carbohydrates