GGR107H1 Chapter Notes -Phospholipid
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Individual nutrients have a unique role towards our body. Micronutrients: they are required in smaller amounts and also support our body. 8. 4. 1 carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. It can be found in simple sugars such as glucose. 8. 4. 2 lipids also provide energy lipid is diverse and also includes fats, oil, phospholipids and sterols. 8. 4. 3 proteins provide the building blocks for tissue synthesis. Protein can be used for energy but is usually not the primary source. Contribute to basic building blocks known as amino acids. Tissues in muscles and are used to produce enzymes. 8. 4. 4 vitamins and minerals play vital roles in metabolism. Vitamins and minerals do not provide energy but play a role in many key functions. Many vitamins can function as coenzyme, help enzymes catalyze reactions within the body. There are 13 known vitamins and are grouped based on solubility. There are water-soluble vitamins, vitamin c and 8 vitamin b complexes.
