Unit D | Topic 1 | Nutrients Flashcards
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Definition of:
Nutrients
Chemicals found in food vital for an organism
What are the two forms of nutrients?
Organic and inorganic nutrients
Definition of:
Organic Nutrients
Compounds that contain carbon covalently bonded to hydrogen that break down over time
What are the three common forms of organic nutrients?
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
Definition of:
Lipids
Fats and oils that store unused energy
Definition and uses of:
Proteins
Molecules made of amino acids used to build and repair structures
Definition of:
Carbohydrates
Nutrients that provide energy to cells
Definition of:
Inorganic Nutrients
Compounds that don’t contain carbon and aren’t destroyed by cooking or exposure to air
(also known as minerals)
Definition of:
Enzymes
A protein molecule that regulates chemical reactions in organisms
Definition of:
Commercial Fertilizers
A combination of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium that can increase nutrient levels in plants
Definition of:
Substrate
A material on which an organism moves or lives on
What are some dietary sources of lipids?
- Vitamin medicine
- Onions
- Avocados
What are some dietary sources of proteins?
- Milk
- Eggs
- Meat
What are some dietary sources of carbohydrates?
- Bread
- Corn
What feature of plants allows them to efficiently absorb and concentrate minerals from the soil in their tissues?
Root hairs:
They increase the amount of surface area that minerals can be absorbed
