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Biological molecules (Carbohydrates (Molecules made out of carbon,…
Biological molecules
Carbohydrates
Molecules made out of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
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We get most of our carbohydrate in the form of starch from foods like potato, rice and pasta
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Lipids
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Made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Food high in animal fats include meat, butter, cheese, milk, eggs and oily fish
Plant oils include: olive oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil and margarine.
Fat is used to make cell membranes, insulation, protection of organs and as an energy store.
Proteins
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Generally plants contain less protein but beans, peas and nuts are richer than others
What are they?
They are the building blocks to make cells and other key structures required to make livings orgnaisms.
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They give us the ability to make more cells and grow, provide energy for our processes and keep us healthy.