Biochemistry Flashcard

Front

What type of fat is butter an example of?

Back

Saturated fat

Front

What protein carries oxygen in your blood?

Back

Hemoglobin

Front

What are starches examples of?

Back

Complex carbohydrates

Front

What kind of carbohydrate should you consume before a marathon?

Back

Complex carbohydrates

Front

Which type of lipid helps regulate blood pressure, blood clotting, and immunity?

Back

Both oils and unsaturated fats

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Back

To provide energy

Front

What type of carbohydrate is quickly absorbed by the body?

Back

Simple carbohydrates

Front

What is the process called by which the body breaks down food into energy?

Back

Metabolism

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

Back

Energy storage and insulation