Finals

• Biomolecules


  The most essential organic molecules, which are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms
• Carbohydrates


  They are the most abundant dietary source of energy.
• Monosaccharide


  The building block of carbohydrates
• Amino acids


  The building block of protein
• Fats


  The building block of lipids
• Nucleotide


  The building block of nucleic acid.
• Ribose


  a 5C aldose that forms part of the backbone of nucleic acids.
• Glucose


  a 6C aldose that is the product of photosynthesis and the substrate for respiration that provides energy for cellular activities.
• Fructose


  a 6C ketose that is found in many plants and is often bonded to glucose.
• Maltose


  • It is malt sugar often found in sprouting grains, malt-based energy drinks, or beer
• Lactose


  It is milk sugar that is a source of energy for infants.
• Sucrose


  It is found in table sugar processed from sugar cane, sweet fruits, and storage roots like carrots.
• Unsaturated Fat


  A type of fats usually of plant origin. It helps to improve blood cholesterol levels
• Saturated Fat


  A type of fats that is usually of animal products. It contributes to plaque formation in the arteries, which increases the risk of a heart attack.
• Trans Fat


  A type of unhealthy fat that may be produced artificially through the process of hydrogenation
• Cholesterol


  It is mainly synthesized in the liver and is the precursor of many steroid hormones, such as testosterone and estradiol.
• Glycogen


  It is the storage form of glucose in humans and other vertebrates, and is made up of monomers of glucose
• Enzymes


  It is produced by living cells, are catalysts in biochemical reactions (like digestion) and are usually proteins.
• DNA


  It is the genetic material found in all living organisms, ranging from single-celled bacteria to multicellular mammals.
• RNA


  It is mostly involved in protein synthesis
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)


  • It helps form red blood cells and maintain brain function.
• Vitamin A


  It helps form and maintain healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin.
• Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)


  It is important for metabolism. It also helps form red blood cells and maintain the central and peripheral nervous systems.
• Vitamin C


  It is also called ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that promotes healthy teeth and gums. It is also essential for wound healing.
• Vitamin D


  • It is also known as the "sunshine vitamin," since it is made by the body after being in the sun.
• Vitamin E


  • It is an antioxidant also known as tocopherol. It helps the body form red blood cells and use vitamin K.
• Vitamin K


  • It is needed because without it blood would not coagulate normally.
• Vitamin B7 (Biotin)


  It is essential for the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, and in the production of hormones and cholesterol.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin)


  It helps maintain healthy skin and nerves. It also has triglyceride-lowering effects at higher doses.
• Vitamin B9 (Folate)


  It works with vitamin B12 to help form red blood cells. It is needed for the production of DNA, which controls tissue growth and cell function
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)


  It is essential for the metabolism of food. It also plays a role in the production of hormones and cholesterol.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)


  It is important for body growth and the production of red blood cells.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)


  It helps the body cells change carbohydrates into energy. It is also essential for heart function and healthy nerve cells.
• Choline


  It helps in normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. Lacking of these can cause swelling in liver
• Carnitine


  It helps the body to change fatty acids into energy
• Calcium


  It is a mineral that is stored in bones and teeth to help make and keep them strong.
• Iodine


  It is a mineral needed by our body to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control your body’s metabolism and other functions.
• Iron


  It is a type of mineral that is a part of hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
• Magnesium


  It is a type of mineral that helps your body regulate muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure
• Zinc


  • a mineral that helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. It also helps wounds heal and is important for our ability to taste and smell.