Pick a type of food that you enjoy. Before you start researching, state a hypoth
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Question
Pick a type of food that you enjoy. Before you start researching, state a hypothesis about the nutritional content of this food. Remember a hypothesis is an educated guess (and may be wrong), and a good hypothesis is specific.
Then summarize what you learned from your research. Include an image of at least one molecule found in this food and briefly describe that molecule in terms of the atoms it is made of and potentially the chemical bonds that keep the atoms together. Is this a beneficial molecule to consume? Explain why. Did your research support your hypothesis?
Your main response should be a minimum of 100 words and must include at least one valid reference that supports your statements. You also need to post at least one reply to a classmate that contribute to their learning (50 words minimum). Suggest improvements of hypothesis, ask critical questions or provide additional information that relate to their topic in your reply.
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Explanation / Answer
Answer:
I enjoy milk. Milk is made up of:
Carbohydrate (Lactose), Fat , Protein, Vitamins and Minerals, Enzymes
Lactose:
Carbohydrates are made up of molecules called saccharides. Simple saccharides contain 1 or 2 molecules and are called monosaccharides or disaccharides, or, more commonly, sugars. Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides are chains that contain a few to many sugar molecules and may be referred to as starches.
The monosaccharides important in food and health are glucose (sometimes called dextrose), fructose, and galactose. The disaccharides are sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose (glucose + glucose). The 2 sugar molecules in disaccharides are bonded together and this bond must be broken before the sugars can be used by the body for energy and other body functions.
IUPAC name
-D-galactopyranosyl-(14)-D-glucose
Formula: C12H22O11
Melting point: 202.8 °C
Density: 1.52 g/cm³