You Are What You Eat Part 2: Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids

Question 1

We get most of our calories from carbs BUT the food with the most calories is...

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lipids

Question 2

Proteins are made of chains of ...

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amino acids

Question 3

Take a look. T/F: Fats can dissolve in water.

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False

Question 4

Let's apply. We know that bonds hold energy. Which of these foods would have the most calories (energy)?

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butter

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT part of a nucleotide?

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a protein

Question 6

What functions are served by proteins?

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all of the above and MANY, MANY MORE

Question 7

Let's review. Proteins are made of...

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amino acids

Question 8

If you wanted a high protein meal, you would NOT buy...

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Rice Krispies

Question 9

More types of proteins: Protein hormones help to coordinate body activities. One example is...

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insulin

Question 10

Take a look. Proteins have a ___ variety of shapes & functions.

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large

Question 11

Carbs provide _____ energy, but fats provide ______ energy.

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short term; long term

Question 12

Phospholipids are a 2nd type of lipid that make up our cell membranes.

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OK. That sounds important., You lost me.

Question 13

Let's talk about types of proteins. Contractile proteins help to control movement such as proteins in ...

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muscles

Question 14

Moving on. Lipids are a type of organic macromolecule that contain the elements...

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C, H, & O (wow-just like carbs)

Question 15

Apply: Sickle cell disease affects hemoglobin. What type of protein does sickle cell affect?

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transport protein

Question 16

Review. We get most of our calories from carbs BUT the food with the most calories is...

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lipids

Question 17

Lipids have more C-H ... than any other type of macromolecule.

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bonds

Question 18

____ are lipids that form waterproof coverings for plants and animals.

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Waxes

Question 19

And where is energy stored within these macromolecules?

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within the bonds between atoms

Question 20

T/F: Different types of macromolecules contain different amounts of energy

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True

Question 21

What is the function of nucleic acids in the body?

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store and convey genetic information

Question 22

There are several types of lipids. FATS can provide...

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all of the above

Question 23

Some review to start: T/F: Proteins are a type of macromolecule in our body.

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True

Question 24

A DNA (HINT HINT D) nucleotide contains the sugar...

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deoxyribose

Question 25

Let's review. Molecules attracted to H2O are called...; molecules repelled by H2O are called...

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hydrophilic; hydrophobic

Question 26

The monomer of a NUCLEIC (hint hint) acid is known as a...

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nucleotide

Question 27

And the 4th type of lipids, steroids, can form vitamins, hormones, and cholesterol.

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What are the 4 types of lipids again?, Gotcha.

Question 28

An RNA (HINT HINT R) nucleotide contains the sugar...

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ribose

Question 29

__ is an example of a transport protein. Transport proteins carry substances through the body.

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hemoglobin

Question 30

Challenge: Hemoglobin helps to carry ___ through our body.

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oxygen

Question 31

Lipids are commonly called...

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fats and oils

Question 32

And the 3 parts of a nucleotide include....

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all of the above

Question 33

Final review. Our body contains 4 main types of ____ molecules.

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organic

Question 34

...... can be contractile, structural, transport, enzymes, or hormones.

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proteins

Question 35

Nucleic acids carry ____ information.

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genetic

Question 36

Take a look. Phospholipids have a ___ head that "likes" water.

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hydrophilic

Question 37

In fact, proteins are involved in almost EVERY function in the human body.

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Why do we need proteins?, Wow. They must be important.

Question 38

Enzymes are a type of protein that helps to speed up chemical reactions. They can help to...

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digest/break down food

Question 39

The final type of macromolecule is nucleic acids. What are the 2 main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA & RNA

Question 40

Structural proteins are used for support in organs such as our nails and...

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hair

Question 41

Phospholipids have a hydrophobic tail that...

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fears

You Are What You Eat Part 2: Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids

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You Are What You Eat Part 2: Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids

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