Biochemistry

Question 1

Elements

Answer 1

• our bodies cannot create elements (air, food, water)
• C, H, N come from sugars, fats, proteins
• H and O come from water, carbs, acids
• mineral elements come from plants
• H pushes a bond to bend (hydrogenation)

Question 2

-ide, -ate, -ite

Answer 2

suffixes of salts

Question 3

Fat Shapes

Answer 3

• saturated + unsaturated fat + cholesterol essential for healthy cells
• saturated: adds rigidity
• unsaturated + cholesterol: provide fluidity

Question 4

Water

Answer 4

• we are 70% water
• the major component of all foods (raw gives you more)
• regulates body temp.
• moves nutrients and cells from place to place
• moves out waste (detox)
• too much: you lose electrolytes