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Flashcards on Carbohydrates and Lipids
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What are the main sources of carbohydrates in our diet?
Bread, rice, pasta, fruits, and vegetables
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our body?
To provide energy
What are simple carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates composed of just one or two sugar units
What are complex carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates composed of three or more sugar units
What are lipids also known as?
Fats
What is the main function of lipids in our body?
To store energy and provide insulation
What are the main sources of lipids in our diet?
Oils, butter, meat, and dairy products
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are liquid
What are trans fats?
Artificially produced fats that increase the risk of heart disease
What is the chemical formula of carbohydrates?
Cn(H₂O)n
What is the chemical formula of lipids?
C, H, and O atoms in varying ratios
Which biomolecule provides more energy per gram: carbohydrates or lipids?
Lipids
What is the main structural difference between carbohydrates and lipids?
Carbohydrates have a 1:2:1 ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, while lipids have more carbon and hydrogen atoms
What are examples of complex carbohydrates?
Starch and fiber
What are the health effects of consuming too many carbohydrates and lipids?
Weight gain, increased risk of heart disease, and diabetes
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Which biomolecule provides more energy per gram: carbohydrates or lipids?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
They provide the same amount of energy
Proteins
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What are the main sources of lipids in our diet?
Bread and rice
Fruits and vegetables
Oils and butter
Milk and cheese
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our body?
To provide energy
To build muscles
To transport oxygen
To insulate the body
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What are saturated fats?
Fats that are solid at room temperature
Fats that are liquid at room temperature
Fats that come from plants
Fats that are artificially produced
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What are simple carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates composed of three or more sugar units
Carbohydrates composed of just one or two sugar units
Carbohydrates composed of amino acids
Carbohydrates composed of only one sugar unit
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What is the main function of lipids in our body?
To provide structure to cells
To store vitamins
To store energy and provide insulation
To regulate body temperature
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What is the chemical formula of carbohydrates?
C₆H₁₂O₆
CHO
Cn(H₂O)n
CN
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What is the chemical formula of lipids?
C₆H₁₂O₆
C, H, and O atoms in varying ratios
CHO
Cn(H₂O)n
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What are trans fats?
Artificially produced fats that increase the risk of heart disease
Fats that come from plants
Fats that are liquid at room temperature
Healthy fats found in fish
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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are liquid
Saturated fats contain more oxygen atoms than unsaturated fats
Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature, while saturated fats are liquid
Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
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