Carbohydrates and Lipids

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Carbohydrates are made of...

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C, H, O (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)

Front

Which of the following is a lipid that provides a waterproof coating?

Back

Wax

Front

Monosaccharides are monomers of...

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

Unsaturated fats are __________ at room temperature.

Back

liquids

Front

The characteristic that all lipids have in common is...

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do not dissolve in water

Front

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

Back

Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage and insulation.

Front

What is a common example of a monosaccharide?

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Glucose.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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