Carbohydrates
The two monomers that make up lactose
What are glucose and galactose?
Alpha-helix and beta-pleated are part of this level of protein structure.
What is secondary structure?
The three main types of lipids are triglycerides (TAGs), phospholipids, and this.
What are sterols?
Deficiency of this mineral was so serious that table salt now is now regularly fortified with it.
What is iodine?
This vitamin plays a role in blood clotting.
What is vitamin K?
Low blood sugar is known as this.
What is hypoglycemia?
This element can be used to measure protein quantity.
What is nitrogen?
This is the process in which fatty acids are broken down.
What is beta-oxidation?
Due to the high quantity of this mineral present in Brazil nuts, it is recommended to eat a very limited amount on a daily basis.
What is selenium?
A symptom of the deficiency of this vitamin is hair loss. It can also be partially treated by using shampoo enriched with it.
What is vitamin B7 (biotin)?
This process produces glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors, such as glycerol, pyruvate, and amino acids.
What is gluconeogenesis?
The essential amino acid that can synthesize serotonin
What is tryptophan?
Adipocytes are described as these three colors. (Only need to name 2 of the 3 to get the points.)
What are white, brown, and beige?
In high doses, this mineral can cause symptoms that resemble Parkinson's disease.
What is manganese?
People have been rarely found to have a deficiency of this vitamin, as it is found so readily in the diet. The Greek root of the name even means "everywhere'.
What is vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)?
GLUT5 transports only this monosaccharide.
What is fructose?
Allergic responses can occur when this process occurs, increasing the permeability of the intestines and letting partially digested proteins pass into the blood.
What is transcytosis?
Lipases used to break down lipids are found in the mouth, the stomach, and this other organ.
What is the pancreas?
Deficiency of this mineral can cause symptoms including pale skin, limited attention span, lowered cognitive performance, and apathy.
What is iron?
Pellagra syndrome is described by the four Ds (dermatitis, dementia, diarrhea, and death) and it results from the prolonged deficiency of this vitamin.
What is vitamin B3 (niacin)?
This form of starch has both alpha-1,4 and alpha-1,6 glycosidic bonds.
What is amylopectin?
These are known as proteins that show no catalytic activity but are converted within an organism into enzymes, especially ones that catalyze reactions involving protein. (Ex. trypsinogen)
What are zymogens?
This is the most common semi-continuous method of lipid extraction.
What is the Soxhlet method?
Individuals with Wilson Syndrome deposit this mineral in the liver, brain, and kidneys and can have severe medical consequences if it is consumed in toxic amounts.
What is copper?
A special type of anemia due to folate and cobalamine is known as this.
What is pernicious anemia?