Unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Large molecules that have to be broken down before being absorbed by a cell
Macromolecules
Small molecules that can easily be absorbed by cells
Micromolecules
Macromolecules in food
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins
Micromolecules in food
Vitamins, Minerals, Water
monomers
Small chemical units
Polymers
Large molecules made up of monomers
What is the chemical reaction that forms macromolecules
Dehydration Synthesis
Ratio between CHO in carbs
1:2:1
Glucose
Monosaccharide
Brown Sugar
Disaccharide
Cellulose
Polysaccharide
Fructose
Monosaccharide
Composed of alpha glucose monomers
Glycogen and Starch
Storage molecule for glucose in plants
Starch
Storage molecule for glucose in animals
Glycogen
Carbohydrate that can be absorbed from the digestive system into the blood
Monosaccharides
Main source of energy
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide…
Vitamins, minerals, and fibre
Subcategories of Lipids
Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Steroids