JH+Read+2.4+Carbohydrates+2.5+Lipids+2.6+Proteins

Read 2.4 Carbohydrates 2.5 Lipids 2.6 Proteins Answer the following questions... 1. What is the usual function of various carbohydrates in humans? carbohydrates usual function for humans is to give us quick and short term energy storage 2. What is the difference between a simple carbohydrate and a complex carbohydrate? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES the difference between simple and complex carbohydrate is that simple carbs give us quick and sort term energy and they contain alot of simple sugars and complex carbs contian starch and glycogen 3. What is starch? What is the source of starch? readily stored form of glucose in plants and animals 4. What is "fiber" and of what benefit is it in the diet? Fiber includes various non digestible carbs derived from plants food sources rich in fiber include beans, peas nuts, fruits, and vegetables. the benifits are that it adds bulk to fecal material and prevents constipation 5. Why does low-carb dieting work sometimes? But what are the risks? soluble fiber combines with cholesterol in the small intestine andand prevents it from being absorbed and it can prevent heart disease 6. What is the function of fats and oils? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES they are used for long term energy storage, it insulates against heat loss, and it forms a protective cushion around major organs. (Lard, butter) 7. What are fats and oils composed of?

8. What is the difference between a saturated and unsaturated fat? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES

9. What are the uses of phospholipids in the body? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES

10. What are the uses of steroids in the body? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES

11. Why do we need fat in our diet? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES

12. What are the major functions of proteins in organisms? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES

13. What is the subunit of a protein? How do they get their name?

14. How does the shape of a protein relate to its function? DESCRIBE EXAMPLES