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Organic or Inorganic

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A compound is derived from nonliving compounds Inorganic
Provides the body's main source of energy Carbohydrates
The common simple sugar ___________ is found in plants. Glucose
___________ are called complex sugars and are composed of three or more _______________. Polysaccharides, Monosacchraides
___________ are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1. Carbohydrates
The attraction of water to a solid surface is called ___________. Adheasion
A/An _______________ acts as a catalyst that speeds ip the chemical reactions without altering the reaction. Enzymes
_______________ are building blocks of living material that are important in the growth and maintenance of living material. Proteins
The most abundant protein in the human body is ______________. Collogen
The lipid that is liquid at room temperature is called a _____________. Oil
The Polysaccharide _____________ is found in a plant. Cellulose
All organic compounds contain the element ______________. Carbon
_______________ fats lead to heart disease and cancer. Saturated
Different kinds of amino acids result from different ______________. R groups
_________________ gives strength and rigidity to a plant and it is also an important part of the human diet. Cellulose
True or False: Triglycerides and waxes are types of carbohydrates. FALSE
True or False: There are 20 essential amino acids. TRUE
True or False: The building blocks of proteins are lipids. FALSE
True or False: Capillarity is able to take place due to the property of adhesion. TRUE
True or False: A polysaccharide requires the longest digestion time. TRUE
True or False: An organic compound is derived from nonliving things. FALSE
True or False: Lipids have the ability to dissolve in water. FALSE
True or False: Waxes mainly serve as a protective barrier in plants and animals. TRUE
True or False: Tribal villages use steroids to beef up their prey. FALSE
True or False: A lipid is composed of a fatty acid. TRUE
List 2 common types of proteins. Enzymes and Collogen
List 3 states that lipids can exist. Triglycerides and Waxes and Steroids
How does water have an uneven charge? 2- Hydrogen and 1- Oxygen
Carbohydrates can exist as 3 different forms of sugar. What are the 3 forms? Monosaccharides and Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
Why do simple sugars have a quicker affect on the body than complex sugars? They directly absorb into the bloodstream
List 2 ways that fats are found. Saturated and Unsaturated
What compound composes most of the skin and muscles of animals? Protein
What lipid accounts for about 98% of fats in foods? Triglycerides
List and give an example of the 3 monosaccharides? Glucose- plants, Fructose- fruit, Galactose- Milk
List and give an example of the 3 disaccharides? Lactose- milk, Sucrose- sugarcane, Maltose- sweet potatoes
List the 3 Polysaccharides? Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose
Which organic compound is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen? Protein
How many amino acids are essential for children? 10
How many amino acids are essential for adults? 8
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