Protein
What is the most common protein?
Rubisco
What does fat protect in our bodies
vital organs
berries, chocolate, beans, apples, ext.
What is one food antioxidants are found in?
What is an isomer?
molecule with same chemical formula but different structural formula
What is the chlorophyll in?
Plants and other green things.
Can Proteins be stored in the body?
nope
This type of fat supply the body with a special type of fat called linoleic acid.
What is Polyunsaturated Fat?
They slow down oxidation, hence preserving food
What are the purpose of Antioxidants?
What is an enantiomer?
one of two molecules that are mirror images of each other
What type of pigment is in berries?
Anthocyanins
What are the building blocks of proteins
amino acids
This type of fat may help the body stay healthy by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Some examples of this fat are: olive oil and canola oil.
What is Monounsaturated Fat?
Kiwis do not contain antioxidants. True or False?
False
Are natural sugars usually D or L in shape?
D
What is the chromophore?
part of the molecule responsible for it's color
Where are proteins broken down for absorption in the body?
In the small intestine
This type of fat is know as the "good fat". High levels of this type of fat are found in fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
What is Unsaturated Fats?
consumers assume they are less safe because they are not naturally occurring, can change color or after taste of food, less effective, ect.
What are the disadvantages to synthetic antioxidants?
What is the atom that needs to be facing away in order for the molecule to be lined up correctly?
Hydrogen
What is the chromophore for caretenoids?
The conjugation in long chains
What is a protein defined as?
the sequence of amino acids linked together to form a polypeptide chain.
This type of fat mainly comes from animal sources. Some examples of this type of fat are: eggs, butter, ice cream and red meat.
What is Saturated Fat?
Vitamin C, A, and E
What are two natural-occurring antioxidants?
What are three different types of isomers?
constitutional isomers, enantiomers, stereoisomers, diastereomers
What is the structure for Heme?
It is a porphin ring in a complex with Fe(2+)