Molecules Flashcards

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1
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What are disaccharides composed of?

A

Two monosaccharides sub units

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2
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What type of bond is found in a disaccharide?

A

Glycosidic bonds

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3
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What waste product is produced when disaccharides are formed?

A

Water

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4
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What type of reaction forms glycosidic bonds?

A

Condensation reaction

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5
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What is hydrolysis?

A

A reaction where water is chemically added to break down a glycosidic bond.

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6
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What is used to test for reducing sugars?

A

Benedict’s

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7
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What can cause a disease causing prion to form?

A

A normal prion can spontaneously adopt a disease causing prion

They can form by consuming contaminated food

They can form due to the mutation of the DNA

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What are some types of disease causing prions?

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vCJD
BSE (Mad cow disease)
Scrapie found in sheep

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