M2 Groups of Carbohydrates Flashcards

1
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Which atoms do all carbohydrates contain?

A

Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen

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2
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What is the first group of carbohydrates? Give 3 examples.

A

Monosaccharides
Simple sugars
Glucose. fructose, ribose

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3
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What is the second group of carbohydrates? Give 3 examples.

A

Disaccharides
Double sugars formed from 2 monosaccharides
Maltose, sucrose, lactose

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4
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What is the third group of carbohydrates? Give 3 examples.

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Polysaccharides
Large molecules formed from many monosaccharides
Starch, glycogen, cellulose.

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