Carbohydrates and Lipids Quiz

Study Notes

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically with a 1:2:1 ratio.
They are a primary source of energy for living organisms.
Classified based on their structure and complexity:
- Monosaccharides: Simple sugars (e.g., glucose, fructose, galactose). Basic building blocks of carbohydrates.
- Disaccharides: Formed by the combination of two monosaccharides (e.g., sucrose, lactose, maltose).
- Oligosaccharides: Chains of 3-10 monosaccharides.
- Polysaccharides: Long chains of monosaccharides (e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose). Storage or structural forms.
Key roles include energy storage, structural support (e.g., cellulose in plant cell walls), and cell recognition.
Digestion breaks down complex carbohydrates into monosaccharides for absorption and cellular use.

Lipids

Lipids are a diverse group of hydrophobic organic molecules insoluble in water.
Important for energy storage, insulation, and forming cell membranes.
Common types include:
- Triglycerides (fats and oils): Composed of glycerol and fatty acids. Primary energy storage in animals.
- Phospholipids: Crucial components of cell membranes. Have a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.
- Steroids: Diverse group with functions in hormone production, cholesterol synthesis, and various metabolic processes. Examples include cholesterol, estrogen, and testosterone.
Fatty acids can be saturated (no double bonds) or unsaturated (one or more double bonds), affecting the physical properties of lipids.
Lipids maintain cell membrane integrity and fluidity.

Proteins

Proteins are large, complex molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids.
Crucial for a wide range of biological functions.
Structures:
- Primary structure: Sequence of amino acids.
- Secondary structure: Localized folding, α-helices and β-sheets.
- Tertiary structure: Overall three-dimensional shape of a polypeptide chain.
- Quaternary structure: Arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits).
Functions:
- Enzymes: Catalyze biochemical reactions.
- Hormones: Regulate physiological processes.
- Structural proteins: Provide support and strength (e.g., collagen, keratin).
- Transport proteins: Carry molecules throughout the body (e.g., hemoglobin).
- Antibodies: Defend against pathogens.
Protein folding is crucial for determining specific function.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
There are 20 standard amino acids, each with a specific structure.
Key components of an amino acid:
- An amino group (-NH2)
- A carboxyl group (-COOH)
- A variable R group (side chain) that distinguishes each amino acid.
The R-group dictates the properties of the amino acid (e.g., polarity, acidity, basicity).
Amino acids link via peptide bonds to form polypeptide chains, eventually folded into functional proteins.
Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

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