Carbohydrates & Lipids Flashcard

Front

What is the main source of energy made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

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Carbohydrates

Front

What is also known as simple sugar?

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Monosaccharides

Front

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?

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Lipid

Front

What are fats and oils that provide long-term energy and other functions?

Back

Lipids

Front

Which molecule is primarily used for long-term energy storage?

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Lipids

Front

What are the three main elements that make up carbohydrates?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Front

What type of carbohydrate consists of two monosaccharides?

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Disaccharides

Front

What type of carbohydrate consists of many monosaccharides linked together?

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Polysaccharides

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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