Flashcards in Biology Deck (25)
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Iodine
Starch (presence)
→ orange-brown to blue-black
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Biuret Solution
Protein
→ Blue to violet
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Ethanol
Lipids
→ Cloudy
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Benedict’s solution
Reducing sugar
→ Orange/red
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Carbohydrates
Energy
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Fats
Energy and storage
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Protein
Growth and repair
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Fibre
Water
Prevent constipation
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Minerals
Maintain health
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Vitamins C
Skin, Hair, Gums, bones
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Vitamin D
Calcium
Strong bones and teeth
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Iron
Blood (pigment)
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Vitamin D deficiencies
Rickets (sunlight)
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Iron deficiency
Anaemia
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Coronary Heart Disease
Fat deposits build up in arteries and reducing the flow of blood to the heart.
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Obesity
Extra energy stored as fat
--> Heart disease and diabetes 糖尿病
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Scurvy
Lack of Vitamin C
--> Dark spots on the skin
--> Bleeding gums
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Chemical Digestion
Large, insoluble --> Small, soluble
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Absorption
Intenstine --> Blood
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Assimilation
Movement of digested food molecules into the cells
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Egestion
Passing out of food that is not being digested. 排泄
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Amylase
Produced in mouth and pancreas
Secreted in the alimentary canal and the first part of the small intestine
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Protease
Protein into amino acids
Stomach and small intestine
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Lipase
Fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Produced in pancreas and secreted into small intestine (duodenum)
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