Chemistry and Biochemistry Flashcards
(37 cards)
what flavonoids are found in beets, bell peppers, celery, spinach, and thyme?
flavones
what flavonoids are found in dark berries, plums, and red potatoes?
anthocyanidins
what are chains of amino acid molecules used in body growth?
proteins
what are secondary metabolites found in plants?
alkaloids
what flavonoids are found in cocoa, grapes, and tea?
flavan-3-ols
what is a by-product of respiration that is found in almost every molecule of the body?
carbon
what is a component of proteins, nucleic acids, and other organic compounds?
nitrogen
what are substances used by living organisms in the process of metabolism?
metabolites
what are primary metabolic compounds that are naturally present in the skin?
amino acids
what is a compound made of a carbon and hydrogen, with a carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen group attached on the end of the molecule?
aldehyde
what are flavonoids found in berries, cocoa, french pine, and grapes?
proanthocyanidins
what refers to a hydrocarbon molecule that has a hydroxyl group bonded to it?
alcohol
what are phenylpropanoid compounds found in various foods?
flavonoids
how much oxygen is in the body?
65%
how much carbon is in the body?
18%
how much hydrogen is in the body?
10%
how much nitrogen is in the body?
3%
how much calcium is in the body?
1.5%
How much phosphorus is in the body?
1%
what are amino acids, enzymes/coenzymes, fatty acids/lipids, and carbohydrates an example of?
primary metabolites
what are the flavonoids?
anthocyanidins
flavan-3-ols
flavones
flavanones
flavanols
proanthocyanidins
which flavonoids does dark blue, red, purple, and black berries; plums; and red potatoes belong to?
anthocyanidins
which flavonoids does cocoa, grapes, and tea belong to?
flavan-3-ols
what flavonoids does citrus fruits belong to?
flavanones
