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Biology
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Nutrition Flashcards
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Carbohydrates
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Can be simple sugars(glucose) or chains of sugar(starch)
Needed for energy
Broken down by carbohydrase/amylase
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Fats/lipids
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Made of one glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids
Broken down by lipase in intestines
Needed for energy/insulation
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Protein
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Made of chains of amino acids
Needed for growth and repair
Broken down by protease in stomach(acidic)
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Percentage Change On Osmosis
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