Food 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in a carbohydrates

A

2:1

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2
Q

Structoral role of lipids

A

Phospholipids form part of the cell membrane

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3
Q

Metabolic role of lipids

A

Release energy

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4
Q

Fat soluble vitamin

A

D

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5
Q

Name the test for proteins

A

Buiret reagent

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6
Q

Test for reducing sugars

A

Benedicts/ fehlings solution

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7
Q

Structural role of polysaccaride in plants

A

Cellulose

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8
Q

Which other food test required the application of heat

A

Benedicts tesy for reducing sugars

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9
Q

What is magnesium needed for

A

Chlorophyll

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10
Q

Why is water required by living organisms

A

Transport substances

Provide medium for reactions to take place

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11
Q

Metallic element present in haemoglobin

A

Iron

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12
Q

Dietary deficiency of a named water soluble vitamin

A

Scurvy : bleeding gums

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13
Q

Name a genetically linked disease

A

Courblindness

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14
Q

Excessive secretion of an organism

A

Hyperthroidism : bulging eyes

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15
Q

Disease caused by a virus

A

Aids: inhibility to fight infection

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16
Q

Name a non metallic element found in proteins

A

Sulphur

17
Q

Metabolic role or proteins

A

Enzyme controlled reactions

18
Q

Biomolecular components of a lipid

A

Glycerol

Fatty acid

19
Q

Where would u find a phospholipid

A

Cell membrane