Biology: Biochemistry and Bioenergetics Flashcards
What is the role of carbohydrates?
Stores and transports energy
What are the four main polysaccharides?
Starch, glycogen, cellulose and chitin
What are the two types of lipids?
Triglycerides and non triglycerides
What are some examples of saturated fats?
Butter and meat fats
What are some examples of unsaturated fats?
Oils
What are the main non triglycerides?
Steroids, steroid hormones and phospholipids
What are the roles of triglycerides?
Long term energy storage, insulation and waterproofing
What are the four ways that proteins differ from each other?
Number, kind, order and arrangement of amino acids
What are the roles of proteins?
Structure, protection, transport, regulation and catalysis
What is an example of a structure protein?
Collagen
What is an example of a protection protein?
Antibodies
What is an example of a transport protein?
Hemoglobin
What is an example of a regulation protein?
Insulin
What is an example of a catalysis protein?
Enzymes
