Bio Dig/Resp - L1 - Macros

Front

What is the main structural difference between fats and oils?

Back

Fats are solid at room temperature, oils are liquid.

Front

What are the subunits of proteins called?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing energy in the body?

Back

Lipids.

Front

What is a common characteristic of carbohydrates?

Back

They are a primary source of energy.

Front

What is a characteristic of lipids?

Back

They are known as triglycerides.

Front

What are carbohydrates primarily composed of?

Back

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Front

What is the function of proteins in the body?

Back

They serve as building blocks for tissues and play roles in enzymes and hormones.

Front

What are the three main types of lipids?

Back

Triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids?

Back

They store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.