Proteins
What are proteins made of
amino acids
What does monosaccharide mean?
one sugar
What are fatty acids built from?
fatty acids
What do Proteins form?
Muscle tissue, hormones, and enzymes
what is the most commonly used energy source?
Glucose
What is a triglyceride?
a combination of three fatty acids bonded to a 3-carbon glycerol backbone?
What do peptide bonds link?
Amino Acids
What is ATP?
the energy currency of our cells
Are fats polar or nonpolar?
nonpolar
What is it called when proteins break down
denaturation
What is the structure of carbs?
ring-like structure
esterification
What are the different levels of structures
Primary protein structure, teriaty proteins, secondary proteins, quaternary proteins....
What is the first step in producing ATP?
Glycolisis
What are the three main types of lipids?
triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids