Wellington Wimpy's Burger Meal Likely Contained Simple Carbohydrate
Case Study Summaries
Case 1: J. Wellington Wimpy.
Wimpy’s burger meal likely contained simple carbohydrates from the white flour bun, sugars in the ketchup, and saturated fats from the beef patty and cheese slice. Conversely, his turkey sub meal after the transformation likely provided complex carbohydrates from the whole wheat sub roll, lower amounts of saturated fats with high amounts of unsaturated fats in the turkey breast slices, and unsaturated fats from the veggies. Carbohydrates, which are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio, serve as immediate energy sources and structural materials, with monosaccharides forming complex polymers (polysaccharides) like starch and cellulose.
Proteins, consisting of 2 amino acid monomers linked by a peptide bond in a condensation reaction, are crucial for cellular functions such as enzyme catalysis and structural support. The beef patty and turkey slices being …show more content…
They achieve this by lowering the activation energy required for a reaction to occur, facilitating its progression. Enzymes possess a specific active site that binds to the substrate, which is the molecule the enzyme acts upon. The induced fit model explains how enzymes change shape upon substrate binding, allowing for a more efficient fit and catalysis. However, in lactose intolerance, the lack of lactase enzyme prevents this conformational change, impairing lactose breakdown and resulting in undigested lactose.
In order to ease her symptoms, Carol’s doctor advises her to consume yogurt as it contains live bacteria cultures that aid in breaking down lactose. Yogurt undergoes fermentation with bacteria, which converts lactose into lactic acid, making it easier to digest. These bacteria produce enzymes, including lactase, which help break down lactose into glucose and galactose, facilitating absorption in the
Case 1: J. Wellington Wimpy.
Wimpy’s burger meal likely contained simple carbohydrates from the white flour bun, sugars in the ketchup, and saturated fats from the beef patty and cheese slice. Conversely, his turkey sub meal after the transformation likely provided complex carbohydrates from the whole wheat sub roll, lower amounts of saturated fats with high amounts of unsaturated fats in the turkey breast slices, and unsaturated fats from the veggies. Carbohydrates, which are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio, serve as immediate energy sources and structural materials, with monosaccharides forming complex polymers (polysaccharides) like starch and cellulose.
Proteins, consisting of 2 amino acid monomers linked by a peptide bond in a condensation reaction, are crucial for cellular functions such as enzyme catalysis and structural support. The beef patty and turkey slices being …show more content…
They achieve this by lowering the activation energy required for a reaction to occur, facilitating its progression. Enzymes possess a specific active site that binds to the substrate, which is the molecule the enzyme acts upon. The induced fit model explains how enzymes change shape upon substrate binding, allowing for a more efficient fit and catalysis. However, in lactose intolerance, the lack of lactase enzyme prevents this conformational change, impairing lactose breakdown and resulting in undigested lactose.
In order to ease her symptoms, Carol’s doctor advises her to consume yogurt as it contains live bacteria cultures that aid in breaking down lactose. Yogurt undergoes fermentation with bacteria, which converts lactose into lactic acid, making it easier to digest. These bacteria produce enzymes, including lactase, which help break down lactose into glucose and galactose, facilitating absorption in the