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what is the function of amino acids?
To store and transfer genetic info
What is the function of a protein?
To build, repair, grow and transport. To speed up chemical reactions
What is the function of Lipids?
Long-term energy storage, protects organs, insulates, and acts as a waterproof barrier.
What is the function of Carbohydrates?
To provide quick energy be structure support and store energy for later use
what is an example of a lipid?
Butter and oils
what is an example of a Carbohydrate?
Pasta/bread
What is an example of a Protein
meat
What is an example of a Nucleic acid?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid)
Give 3 types of Carbohydrates
Sucrose, galactose and starch
What are saturated lipids
butter
What are unsaturated lipids
Oils
What are the types of Proteins that are not foods?
collagen, keratins, muscles, insulin, and hemoglobin
What are the 2 types of nucleic acids
DNA and RNA
What are the elements for carbohydrates?
CHO(carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen)
What are the elements for lipids?
CHO(phosphorus)
What are the elements for proteins?
CHON(sulfur)
What are the elements for nucleic acids?
CHONP/chomp(phosphorus)
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