Carbohydrate Flashcards
1
Q
What element is found in carbohydrates
A
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
2
Q
How many structural molecules variations does glucose molecule have
A
2
Alpha
Beta
3
Q
What are the properties of glucose
A
White,Crystalline solid, sweet tasting and soluble in water
4
Q
What is the function of glucose
A
Important respiratory substate
5
Q
What are monosachrides
A
Small organic molecules used as building blocks for more complex carbohydrates
6
Q
Wha does glucose + glucose =
Glucose + fructose =
Glucose + galactose =
A
Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose
