3.1.2 Carbohydrates

Question 1

what are the 3 types of carbohydrates

Answer 1

poly,mono and disaccharides

Question 2

define these 3 types

Answer 2

polysaccharides- are complex carbohydrate molecules that are composed of a large number of monosaccharides joined togather by glycosidic bonds.

monosachharides-basic simple sugarsthat are the monomers which join togather to form carbohydrates.

disaccharides- carbohydrates molecules composed of two carbohydrate molecule joined togather .

Question 3

molecular formula of monosachharides

Answer 3

C6 H12 O 6

Question 4

molecular formula of dissacharides

Answer 4

C 12 H22 O11

Question 5

what are the properties of sugars

Answer 5

1- SOLUBLE IN WATER

sugars are soluble in water and this is especially important in humans where solublity ensure the sugars absorbed are effectively transported by binding with the plasma in the bloodstream

EASY TO BREAKDOWN-
Quick breakdown of sugars ensure quick energy release which important in animals.
also gives brain a steady supply of oxygen to the brain enabling it to finction properly.