1.3.3 Biomolecular Structures
Types of Food The elements combine in different ratios to form different food components (biomolecular units) Food is made up of six different components Water Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals
Humans are mainly made up of Water!
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Carbohydrates Carbohydrates contain the elements Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen The general formula for a carbohydrate is Cx(H2O)y There are twice as many hydrogen molecules as oxygen molecules
A common carbohydrate General formula = Cx(H2O)y When x = y = 6 We get the formula C6H12O6 What is the name of this monosaccharide carbohydrate? Glucose
Another common carbohydrate General formula = Cx(H2O)y When x = 12 and y = 11 We get the formula C12H22O11 What is the name of this disaccharide carbohydrate? Sucrose
Need to know Define Biomolecular Structures State that simple biomolecular units are composed of a combination of elements in different ratios e.g. carbohydrates Cx(H2O)y