Carbohydrates & Lipids Flashcard

Front

What suffix do many carbohydrates end with?

Back

-ose

Front

What are carbohydrates primarily classified as?

Back

Sugars

Front

What is the primary function of glycogen in animals?

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Short term energy storage.

Front

Where is cellulose primarily found?

Back

In the cell walls of plants.

Front

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?

Back

Lipid

Front

Which of the following is NOT a lipid? Butter, Rice, Cheese, Olive Oil?

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Rice.

Front

What are polysaccharides?

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Carbohydrates that are made up of long chains of monosaccharide units.

Front

What is the main function of cellulose in plants?

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Provides structural support.

Front

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.

Front

What is a common example of a simple carbohydrate?

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Glucose.