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10/19/2020
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Nucleic acids are still important to the human body because: they help transfer genetic information between generations.

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Nucleic acids do not appear on the food pyramid because: all foods contain nucleic acid

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Function of nucleic acids: causing protein synthesis in a cell

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Example of nucleic acid polymer:

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Example of nucleic acid monomer:

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Some foods that supply lipids are butter, margerine and avocados

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The Institute of Medicine states that 20% - 30% of food intake should come from lipids.

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How lipids relate to the food pyramid: lipids are a part of the fat/oil section of the food pyramid.

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Function of lipids: energy storage, part of cell structures, help digestion, part of hormones, insulate the body.

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Example of lipid polymer: wax

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Example of lipid monomer: fatty acid

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Some foods that supply proteins are beef, beans, and milk

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Kaiser Permanente states that 12% - 20% of food consumption should be proteins

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How proteins relate to the food pyramid: they are a part of the meat, fish, milk, and eggs catagory.

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Function of proteins: building and repairing tissue, making enzymes and hormones, balances fluids, transports and stores nutrients, maintains pH

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Example of protein polymer: hemoglobin

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Example of protein monomer: amino acid

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Some foods that supply carbohydrates are pasta, bread, and rice

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The Mayo Clinic states that 45% - 65% of food consumption should be carbohydrates.

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How carbohydrates relate to the food pyramid: carbohydrates are a part of the grains section of the food pyramid

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Function of carbohydrates: energy production, energy storage, building macromolecules, sparing protein, and assisting in lipid metabolism

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Example of carbohydrate polymer: Starch

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Example of carbohydrate monomer: Glucose

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Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic Acids