Identification of Macromolecules Introduction The most common macromolecules found in living organisms are lipids‚ carbohydrates‚ proteins and nucleic acids. Briefly‚ the meaning of macromolecules is that they normally contain two or more molecules in them and their main functions are to store energy‚ information and much more. Most foods are known to be combinations of macromolecules. While some of these compounds can be detected by taste tests‚ many cannot. Scientists then use certain
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Lipid Digestion The process of mastication is our only conscious act in the digestion of the foods we consume. After that‚ it’s out of sight‚ out of mind; but should it be? What does it take to transform that last swallow into the energy our body needs to sustain itself? In the case of lipid digestion‚ the real magic occurs throughout the gastrointestinal tract with a synergistic collaboration from the accessory organs: the liver‚ gallbladder and pancreas. Understanding the whole process of digestion
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Anaerobic digestion Anaerobic digestion is a series of processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen‚ used for industrial or domestic purposes to manage waste and/or to release energy. The digestion process begins with bacterial hydrolysis of the input materials in order to break down insoluble organic polymers such as carbohydrates and make them available for other bacteria. Acidogenic bacteria then convert the sugars and amino acids into carbon dioxide
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system grows‚ provides for itself and reproduces by itself. The coolest thing about a living system is that it is composed of non-living molecules and atoms. Biochemistry is basically that the pursuit of knowledge of what goes on chemically within a living system is classifies as such. Although there are thousands of different types of molecules in a cell‚ only few are bimolecular like the four common macromolecules and many more. Proteins and carbohydrates are important factors of our food. To add onto
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Giraffes This research paper is about one of the most fascinating animals I have ever done researched about. This animal would be giraffes. I have researched and found a lot of interesting facts about giraffes. Some of the facts I found are‚ giraffes habitat‚ what they eat and more. Giraffes only live in one continent. This continent is Africa. Giraffes are mostly in the countries of Chad and South Africa. Giraffes need a lot of room to roam ‚ so giraffes enjoy living in the savannas
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Purine metabolism is central to the production of nucleotides in the body. Imbalances in this process can lead to hyperuricemia which is abnormally high levels of uric acid in the blood [>360μmol/L in females and >400μmol/L in males]. Hyperuricemia can lead to uric acid crystals precipitating in the joints‚ skin‚ vessels and other tissues‚ this is a form of inflammatory arthritis known as gout. Uric acid is a metabolite of purine metabolism therefore gout can aptly be characterized as a disorder
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Digestion is a process in which the food that we eat is broken down into tiny nutrients to be taken in by the body. Within the human digestive system‚ chemical and physical reactions occur that allow for the digestion and the absorption of proteins into the bloodstream. The purpose of this paper is to show how chemistry relates to the daily functions within the body. There are two types of digestion processes‚ which are called mechanical and chemical digestion. Mechanical digestion includes the
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Respiration‚ digestion and rocks Respiration Respiration is a chemical reaction that happens in all living cells. It is the way that energy is released from glucose‚ for our cells to use to keep us functioning. Remember that respiration is not the same as breathing (which is properly called ventilation). The glucose and oxygen react together in the cells to produce carbon dioxide and water. The reaction is called aerobic respiration because oxygen from the air is needed for it to work. Digestion
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as bread‚ meat‚ and vegetables‚ they are not in a form that the body can use as nourishment. Our food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before they can be absorbed into the blood and carried to cells throughout the body. The things we eat turn into things such as carbohydrates‚ fats‚ and proteins. Carbohydrates are‚ any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars‚ starch‚ and cellulose. Protein‚ such as meat‚ eggs‚ and
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Sample assessment Internal controls and accounting systems AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting Assessment book Candidate This sample assessment is for familiarisation purposes only and must not be used in place of a ‘live’ assessment. When you feel prepared to sit the live assessment please contact your Training Provider who can schedule a live assessment for you. Guidance The unit being assessed by this report is Internal Controls and Accounting Systems. Assessment is by
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