Topic 2.3 Flashcards by Catherine Lange | Brainscape

Q

Draw a saturated fatty acid

A

O H H H
H-O-C-C-C-C-H
H H H

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Q

What is cellulose used for

A

Formation of cell walls

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Q

What is glycogen used for in humans

A

Energy storage

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Q

What is starch used for in plants

A

Energy storage

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Q

Why are lipids more suitable than carbohydrates for storing long term energy in animals

A

Bonds are harder to break and the polarity of the molecule makes it more ideal

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