Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acid flashcards
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1
Q
muscles and hair are made up of this material
A
protein
2
Q
Proteins that can break apart molecules and reduce the amount of energy necessary to break them apart are called.
A
enzymes
3
Q
Enzymes end in these three letters
A
-ase
4
Q
lactase, lactose, glucose, sucrose, which one is an enzyme?
A
lactase
5
Q
Examples of unsaturated fats are
A
oils
6
Q
Examples of saturated fats are
A
butter, lard
7
Q
Saturated fats can lead to
A
heart disease
8
Q
The molecules that hold our genes(genetic information) is the
A
nucleic acids
9
Q
Fats are necessary because they provide
A
protection , insulation, and a way to absorb fat soluble vitamins
10
Q
What needs to happen before fats can be taken in by the cells?
A
They need to be emulsified(broken down)
