18 Questions
What is the primary function of heat energy in the body?
To replenish the body's energy
What is the result of two amino acids reacting with each other in an acid-base reaction?
A peptide is created
What is the term for a chain of 50 or more amino acids?
Protein
What is the percentage of the human body's mass made up of proteins?
10% - 20%
How many amino acids can be synthesized by the body?
11
What is the term for a lack of protein and calorie intake, often affecting children in underdeveloped countries?
Protein Energy Malnutrition
What is the primary function of lipids in cell membranes?
To control the movement of molecules in and out of cells
What is the process by which lipids are formed from excess carbohydrates in the diet?
Lipogenesis
What is the characteristic of lipids that determines their ability to group together?
Hydrophobic nature
What is the chemical reaction that uses water to break down a compound, such as triglycerides, into their constituent parts?
Hydrolysis
What is the effect of double bonds on the melting point of a lipid?
It decreases the melting point
What is the main difference between fats and oils?
Fats are solid, oils are liquid
What is the most abundant form of lipid in the body?
Triglycerides
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the body?
To maintain cell membrane fluidity
What type of lipids are composed of fused rings of atoms?
Steroids
What is the result of high levels of cholesterol in the blood?
Deposits in the heart's arteries
What is the structural classification of triglycerides?
Neutral fats
What is a function of triglycerides in the body?
To transport fat-soluble nutrients
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