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State the function of carbohydrates.
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>Energy storage and supply
>Structure. |
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State the function of proteins.
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>Hormones
>Enzymes >Antibodies >Transport >Structure |
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State the function of lipids.
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>Membranes
>Energy supply >Electrical insulation in neurones >Thermal insulation |
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State the function of vitamins and minerals.
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>Take part in some metabolic reactions
>Some act as coenzymes or cofactors |
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State the function of nucleic acids.
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Information storage molecule
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State the function of water.
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>Support in plants
>Solvent/medium for most metabolic reactions >Transport >Takes part in many reactions |
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Define metabolism.
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The sum total of all the biochemical reactions taking place in the cells of an organism.
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Name the a) monomer and b) polymer of a carbohydrate.
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a) Monosaccharides (simple sugars)
b) Disacharrides c) Polysaccharides |
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Name the a) monomer and b) polymer of a protein.
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a) Amino acids
b) Polypeptides and proteins |
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Name the a) monomer and b) polymer of a nucleic acids.
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a) Nucleotides
b) DNA and RNA |
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Describe a condensation reaction.
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>Water molecule is released
>A covalent bond is formed |
Describe a condensation reaction.
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Describe a hydrolysis reaction.
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>Water molecule is taken in
>Covalent bond broken |
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