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nutriints/biomolecul

polymer OFFICIAL

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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
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