3.1.2 Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
State the definition of monosaccharides.
A
Monosaccharides are the monomers from which larger carbohydrates are made.
2
Q
Name three common monosaccharides
A
- Glucose
- Galactose
- Fructose
3
Q
State the definition of Disaccharides
A
Disaccharides are formed by the condensation of two monosaccharides
4
Q
Name three examples of disaccharides and describe how they are formed.
A
- Maltose is a disaccharide formed by condensation of two glucose molecules
- Sucrose is a disaccharide formed by the condensation of a glucose and fructose molecule.
- Lactose is a disaccharide formed by condensation of a glucose and galactose molecule.
