1 Chapter 3 Biochemistry. 2 Why study carbon? All living things are made of cells Cells are… –~72% water –~3% salts –~25% carbon compounds Carbohydrates.
1 Chapter 2 The Structure and Function of Macromolecules.
Kali Brauckmann Computers 8 Main source of energy for the body Helps break down fatty acids Two types –Complex (starches) –Simple (sugars) 4 cals per.
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Kali Brauckmann Computers 8
Chapter 5 The Structure and Function of Macromolecules 1.
Carbohydrates-sugars Made of C, H,O Carb = Carbon hydr = water Carbohydrate = carbon + water general formula = CH 2 O 2-1 ratio of hydrogen to oxygen.
Chapter 4
Carbohydrates-sugars Made of C, H,O Carb = Carbon hydrate = water Carbohydrate = carbon + water general formula = C H 2 O 1-2-1 ratio of C to H to O ribose.
DISACCHARIDES Disaccharides are two monosaccharide units linked together by acetal or ketal glycosidic linkages. A glycosidic linkage is identified by:
What is Nutrition?
Chapter 5
