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Question | Question |
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amylase | breaks down carbohydrates |
protease | breaks down proteins |
lipase | breaks down lipids |
nucleic acid structure/ ingredients | nucleotides (base unit) each nucelotide contains nitrogen, a sugar & phosphate |
nucleic acid types | RNA 1 single strand of nucleotides DNA 2 strand of nucleotides |
nucleic acid body use | codes genetic info, signal energy transfer |
nucleic acid example | DNA RNA ATP |
proteins structure/ ingredients | aminoacids (monomer) joined together to form a peptide bond 20 types of amino acid |
proteins types | dipeptide - 2 amino acid polypeptide - 10+ protein 100+ |
proteins body use | structure enzymes hormones movement defence support |
proteins example | haemoglobin |
lipid / fat structure/ ingredients | fatty acids & glycerol (mono) -> monoglycerides = 1 simple fat carbon with hydrogen & oxygen & extras |
lipid / fat types | diglyceride - 2 simple fats triglyceride - 3 simple fats (most common) |
lipid / fat body use | energy storage/source |
lipid / fat example | fats oils phospholipid steroid |
sugar / carbohydrate structure/ ingredients | monosaccharides 1 simple sugar --> monomer of carbs ring of carbon with hydrogen & oxygen glucose, fructose, galactose |
sugar / carbohydrate types | disaccharides - 2 simple sugars - sucrose, maltose, lactose polysaccharides - 3 many simple sugars joined - glycogen, cellulose, starch |
sugar / carbohydrate body use | - source of energy - transport of energy - store energy - support |
sugar / carbohydrate example | glycogen, cellulose, starch |
Nutrients | any substance in food that provides energy, is essential for growth or assists in the functioning of the body |
Biomolecule | an organic molecule produced by living cells |
Biomolecule groups | sugar/ carbohydrate Fat / lipid Proteins nucleic acids Vitamins & minerals (in) Water (in) |
Monomer | a molecule that can join with other monomers to form a large structure called a polymer Simple building blocks Repeating pattern |
Polymer | a molecule that consists of repeating molecules/ sub units |