2.3 - Carbohydrates and lipids - Key terms

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International Baccalaureate (2 - Molecular Biology) Biology Fichas sobre 2.3 - Carbohydrates and lipids - Key terms, creado por Ella-mentary el 17/01/2016.
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Carbon dioxide An inorganic molecule (no hydrogen).
Water An inorganic molecule (no carbon).
Function of glucose An energy source for plants and animals. It is found in human blood.
Maltose An example of a dissaccharide.
Function of fructose It is an energy source found in fruit.
Galactose An example of a monosaccharide.
Function of sucrose Used in plants for the transport of carbohydrates from leaves to roots (cane sugar).
Cellulose Forms the cell walls of plants. Can be very long.
Glycogen A polysaccharide of glucose. It is used for energy storage in animals.
Starch (amylose) A polysaccharide molecule.
Fatty acids
Triglyceride A lipid which holds more energy per gram than a carbohydrate.
Ribose
Lactose A disaccharide. The main carbohydrate found in milk.
Functions of lipids Energy storage Thermal insulation Hormones (steroids)
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