Macromolecules in Food INTRODUCTION The most common macromolecules found in living organisms are lipids‚ carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ and nucleic acids. (Hillis et al 2011). Macromolecules are normally containing two or more monomers in them and their main functions are to store energy. Starch is a huge molecule made up of hundreds of simple sugar molecules (such as glucose) connected to each other. Most foods are known to be combinations of macromolecules. METHODS The tests performed were iodine
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Hydrolysis of macromolecules Abstract: This lab was designed to teach the process of “hydrolysis”‚ a chemical reaction in which water is added to a polymer‚ breaking its bonds and forming smaller molecules. A hydrogen cation and a hydroxide anion (which once formed water) break apart and attach themselves to the ends of shorter polymers. Hydrolysis plays an important role in our lives and in the lives of every living thing on earth. Living organisms rely on digestion (hydrolysis) to convert food energy
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A macromolecule can best be described as an immense molecule‚ made up of thousands of covalently bonded carbon atoms. There are four classifications of macromolecules: carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ proteins‚ and nucleic acids. Each classification performs specific functions that allow cells to grow and survive. Macromolecules can be either split or bonded through dehydration synthesis or hydrolysis. Dehydration synthesis occurs when water is released‚ electrons become shared‚ covalently bonding two
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Macro molecules A macromolecule is a very large molecule commonly created by polymerization of smaller subunits. In biochemistry‚ the term is applied to the three conventional biopolymers (nucleic acids‚ lipids‚ proteins and carbohydrates)‚ as well as non-polymeric molecules with large molecular mass such as lipids and macrocycles. The individual constituent molecules of macromolecules are called monomers(mono=single‚ meros=part). Usage The term macromolecule was coined by Nobel laureate Hermann
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catabolism are two phases of the human body’s metabolic process. Metabolism is a process that is essential for humans to live a healthy and productive life. The anabolism phase is the process where the body builds up the needed molecules. This phase requires energy in order to complete the process. Catabolism releases energy that can be used by the organism. This phase is the process of breaking down the complex molecules into smaller portions. These two phases work together to help different organisms
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systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body In your role as a health and social care professional in a respite care home you have been asked to prepare a booklet to explain to your client group how the body requires and uses energy. You should produce an information booklet that gives an overview of how energy is produced and utilised in the body. You booklet should include information on: * Energy forms * Energy laws * Why the body needs energy and where does it come
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Ms. Foglia AP Biology Metabolism & Enzymes AP Biology 2007-2008 Forms of Energy Energy Is the capacity to cause change Exists in various forms‚ of which some can perform work Kinetic energy Is the energy associated with motion Potential energy Is stored in the location of matter Includes chemical energy stored in molecular structure AP Biology 1 Division Ave. High School Ms. Foglia AP Biology Energy can be converted From
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convert energy. For example‚ sugars are converted to amino acids to make proteins‚ but in digestion‚ proteins are broken down into monomers of amino acid which then are converted into sugars. The process of cellular respiration is an example of chemical reactions. Throughout the chapter‚ the cell’s metabolism will be examined to understand how it controls the chemical reactions that take place in the cell. Section 6.1 - An Organism’s Metabolism Affects Energy and Matter The metabolism in cells
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What is metabolism? All living things must have an unceasing supply of energy and matter. The transformation of this energy and matter within the body is called metabolism. Metabolism includes two different types: catabolism and anabolism. Catabolism is destructive metabolism. Typically‚ in catabolism‚ larger organic molecules are broken down into smaller constituents. This usually occurs with the release of energy. Anabolism is constructive metabolism. Typically‚ in anabolism‚ small precursor
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The monomers combine with each other using covalent bonds to form larger molecules known as polymers. In doing so‚ monomers release water molecules as byproducts. This type of reaction is known as dehydration synthesis. In a dehydration synthesis reaction‚ the hydrogen of one monomer combines with the hydroxyl group of another monomer‚ releasing a molecule of water. At the same time‚ the monomers share electrons and form covalent bonds. As additional monomers join‚ this chain of
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