Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
component elements
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
2
Q
Ratio
A
1:2:1
3
Q
Functions
A
energy source
support
protection
4
Q
Monomer
A
monosaccharide
5
Q
Hexose molecules
A
glucose: found in plants
fructose: found in fruit
Galactose: found in milk
6
Q
Dimer
A
disaccharide
7
Q
Sucrose is made up of…
A
glucose + fructose
8
Q
Lactose is made up of…
A
glucose + galactose
9
Q
Maltose is made up of…
A
glucose + glucose
10
Q
Polymer
A
polysaccharide
11
Q
Plants use…
A
Starch for energy storage
Cellulose for structure
12
Q
Animals use…
A
glycogen for energy storage
chitin for protection
