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Midterm 1: Nutrients (proteins, carbs, lipids) Flashcards

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Name 6 functions of proteins:

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antibody
enzyme
messenger
receptor
structural component
transport/storage
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What are antibodies?

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proteins that bind to foreign particles (like viruses and bacteria); help protect the body (EX: IgG)

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What are enzymes?

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proteins that carry out chemical reactions that take place in cells (ex: ATPase)

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What are messenger proteins?

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proteins that transmit signals to coordinate biological processes between different cells, tissues, and organs (ex: Growth factor hormone)

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What are receptor proteins?

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proteins that bind to messengers (ex: G-coupled protein receptor)

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What are structural components of proteins?

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proteins that provide structure and support to cells–also allow the body to move (ex: collagen)

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What are transport/storage proteins?

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bind and carry atoms/small molecules within cells and throughout the body (ex: hemoglobin)

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What are proteins made up of?

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amino acids

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How many different types of amino acids are there?

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20

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What does EVERY protein contain?

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a hydrogen
amino functional group
carboxyl functional group
R group (side chain)
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What determines the chemical behavior of a molecule?

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the reactive part of the molecule

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What type of reactions have to occur to form long peptide/polypeptide chains?

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condensation (loss of a molecule when two come together)/dehydration (subset- loss of a water molecule) reactions

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Name the type of bonds that form between the carboxyl group and the amino group (of amino acids):

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peptide bond

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T/F a peptide bond is covalent.

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True

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N-terminus
C-terminus
What do these terms mean?

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N–amino terminus

C–carboxyl terminus

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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break the peptide bond and ADD water

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What is a condensation reaction?

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create a peptide bond and LOSE water

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What is a primary structure?

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peptide bonds between amino acids–has a structural backbone with R groups extending from it–has directionality bc of the N and C-terminus

*just a sequence of amino acids linked by the peptide bonds

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Name the type of bonds that form between the carbonyl oxygen and the amide hydrogen of the polypeptide backbone.

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hydrogen bonds

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What are two common structures that occur in secondary structures?

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alpha helices and beta pleated sheets (antiparallel configuration)

*just interactions between the backbones of that cause folding (the hydrogen bonds stabilize these structures)

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What are tertiary structures?

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interactions between R-groups of the polypeptide chains (3D shape)

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What type of interactions happen between R-groups of polypeptide chains in tertiary structures?

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hydrogen bonds
ionic bonds
van der waals interactions
hydrophobic interactions
disulfide bridges (in extracellular space)
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What are Quaternary structures?

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Interactions between multiple polypeptide chains.

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What type if interactions are seen with Quaternary structures?

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hydrogen bonds
ionic bonds
van der waals interactions
hydrophobic interactions

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What is the name of 2 polypeptides? 4 polypeptides?
2 subunits= Dimer 4 subunits= Tetramer *Quaternary structures
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Name the two groups that tertiary/quaternary structures are grouped into.
Fibrous and Globular
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What are proteins?
one or more polypeptides
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Describe fibrous proteins.
elongated structures insoluble in water have structural roles EX: collagen and elastin
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Describe Globular proteins.
compact/spherical surface IS water soluble/interior is insoluble roles other than structural EX: immunoglobulin, ATPase, Hemoglobin, enzymes
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
provide the body with energy (ATP!!)
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Explain the path of carbohydrates after ingesting them?
Carbs--> Glucose--> enters blood--> taken up into cells--> used to produce ATP
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Name 3 of the functions of Carbs?
Provide the body with energy Store energy Promote good digestive health
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What is the name of the storage form of glucose?
Glycogen
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Indigestible carbs
DIETARY FIBER
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What are some benefits of dietary fiber?
creates soft, bulky stool that moves easily through large intestine helps delay absorption of other carbs-->helping prevent spikes in blood glucose levels
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Name of the smaller units of carbs.
monosaccharides
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What are the three components of monosaccharides?
carbon hydrogen oxygen *one carbonyl group (R-C=O) and the remaining carbons each bear a hydroxyl (R-O-H) group
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``` Name the different monosaccharides based on the different number of carbons: 3 4 5 6 ```
3- triose 4- tetrose 5- pentose 6- hexose
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What are the two carb names when the carbonyl group location varies?
Aldose | Ketose
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Can hydroxyl group location vary?
YES
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What reactions must occur to form disaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and monosaccharides?
Condensation Reactions (a water molecule is created (lost) during a glycosidic bond) *Glycosidic bond (covalent bond) forms between a hydroxyl group of one molecule and the anomeric carbon carbon derived from the carbonyl carbon (the ketone or aldehyde functional group) of another
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What type of structures do carbs form in an aqueous solution (chain, ring, etc.)?
ring structures
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Name what consist of 2 monosaccharides.
Disaccharides
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Sucrose
Glucose + Fructose
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Lactose
Glucose + Galactose
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Maltose
Glucose + Glucose
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Name what consist of 3-12 monosaccharides.
Oligosaccharides
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What are two examples of Oligosaccharides.
Immunoglobulin (in association with protein) and mucin
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Where are Oligosaccharides primary located when covalently bonded to proteins?
on the surface of cells or in the ECM
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Name what consist of greater than 12 monosaccharides.
Polysaccharides
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Name some examples of polysaccharides.
Glycogen, starch, cellulose, glycosaminoglycan
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Glycogen is compose of...
Composed of α-glucose monomers WITH extensive branching
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Where is glycogen located?
Liver and Muscle
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Starch is composed of...
Composed of α-glucose monomers with OR without branching
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Name of branched starch.
amylose
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Name of unbranched starch.
amylopectin
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Storage form of glucose in animals
glucose
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Storage form of glucose in plants
starch
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Cellulose is composed of...
Composed of β-glucose monomers with NO branching
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Can humans digest cellulose? Why?
No, because we have a lack of enzymes that are required to break down β-glucose linkages
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what contributes to the formation of dietary fiber?
cellulose
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Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of...
Composed of repeating disaccharide units (amino sugar and uronic acid or galactose) without branching
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Name the 5 GAGs
``` Chondroitin sulfate Keratan sulfate Dermatan sulfate Heparan sulfate Hyaluronate ```
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Name the most abundant GAG
Chondroitin sulfate
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Name the only GAG that is NOT sulfated
Hyaluronate
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What type of charge do GAGs have?
highly negatively charges
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What does the - charge do for GAGs?
attracts water | high lubricant/shock absorber due to high viscosity and low compressibility
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Where are GAGs located?
on the surface of cells or in the ECM
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T/F GAGs are linked to Core Protein (forming proteoglycans)
TRUE (exception: hyaluronate)
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What is the main role of lipids?
reserve supply of energy (during periods of low food consumption--TAG can be broken down to produce energy)
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Fatty Acids: function?
precursor to triglycerides; source of energy
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Triglycerides: function?
energy storage; thermal insulator; filling space; binding organs together; cushioning organs
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Phospholipids: function?
structural component of cell membranes; aid in fat digestion
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Steroid hormones: function?
chemical messengers
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Sphingolipids: function?
structural component (esp nerve cells); chemical messengers
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Cholesterol (steroid): function?
component of cell membrane; precursor of other steroids
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bile salts (steroid): function?
aid in digestion and nutrient absorption
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fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K): function?
blood clotting, wound healing, vision, calcium absorption
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Eicosanoids: function?
chemical messengers
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Are lipids mostly hydrophillic or hydrophobic?
HYDROPHOBIC (mainly C, H, and some O)
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How are lipids classified?
based on structure!
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Name the three classification groups of lipids.
``` Simple lipids (esters of fatty acids) Complex lipids (esters + additional groups) Derived lipids (derived from hydrolysis of simple/complex lipids) ```
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Name a simple lipid
triglycerides
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Name 2 complex lipids
phospholipids | sphingolipids
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Name 3 derived lipids
steroids (bile salts, steroid hormones, sterols) Isoprenoids (vitamins: A, E, K, etc..) Eicosanoids (prostaglandins, leukotienes, thromboxanes)
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What is a fatty acid?
hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end; even # of carbons (10-30)
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Describe the difference between single and double bonds within a hydrocarbon chain:
Single bonds: SATURATED (with -H); linear | Double bonds: UNSATURATED (with less -H); bent
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Describe Saturated fatty acid at room temp.
SOLID
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Describe Unsaturated fatty acid at room temp.
LIQUID
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What is the difference between a cis and trans unsaturated fatty acid?
Cis: 2-H's attached to C=C on the SAME side (most naturally occurring) Trans: 2-H's attached to C=C on OPPOSITE sides
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Why are trans fatty acids not recognized as "safe" by the FDA?
bc they are created in industrial processing by adding H to make the liquid more solid--thus making the hydrocarbon chain straight rather than bent it increased individuals risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke 7,000-20,000 deaths could be eliminated per year by eliminating these from our diets
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What is an 'ester' of a fatty acid?
Alcohol + fatty acid
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Define alcohol (in terms of an ester lol)
contains hydroxyl groups attached to carbon
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Name 2 examples of alcohols
glycerol and sphingosine
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What makes up a triglyceride?
3 fatty acids + glycerol (alcohol) | storage form of fatty acids
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What makes up a phospholipid (complex lipid)?
2 fatty acids + glycerol (alcohol) + phosphate + 1 polar group Polar groups: ethanolamine, choline, serine, inositol
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What makes up sphingolipids (complex lipid)?
fatty acid + sphingosine (alcohol) + 1 head group Head groups: hydrogen (ceraminde), phosphocholine (sphingomyelin), sugar (glycolipid; 1 sugar- cerebroside, > 1 sugar- ganglioside)
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Derived lipids posses the characteristics of:
lipids (hydrophobicity)
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Name 3 derived lipids:
Steroids, isoprenoids, and eicosanoids
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What makes up a steroid?
Steroid core + Side Chain ``` Steroid core (4 fused rings) Side chains make them unique ``` ex: sterols, steroid hormones, bile salts
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What is the side chain of a sterol?
Hydroxyl
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Name the most common sterol.
cholesterol
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What is the most common steroid and what is it a precursor to?
Cholesterol and it is a precursor to bile salts and steroid hormones
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Name some of the steroid hormones:
``` Mineralocorticoids (corticosterone; aldosterone) Glucocorticoids (cortisol) Progesterone Testosterone Estrogen Vitamin D ```
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Are isoprenoids saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
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What is an example of an isoprenoid?
Fat-soluble vitamins
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What are eicosanoids derived from?
arachidonic acid
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What are some examples of eicosanoids?
prostaglandins, leukotrienes, thromboxanes

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