Bio molecules 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are the basic characteristics of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates consist of hydrogen and oxygen.
What is a monosaccharide?
A monosaccharide is a single sugar molecule.
What is a disaccharide?
A disaccharide is two sugar molecules bonded together.
What is a polysaccharide?
A polysaccharide is a long chain of sugar molecules.
What are the monomers/building blocks of lactose?
Lactose is made of glucose and galactose.
What are the monomers/building blocks of maltose?
Maltose is made of glucose and glucose.
What are the monomers/building blocks of sucrose?
Sucrose is made of glucose and fructose.
Where can lactose be found?
Lactose can be found in milk.
Where can maltose be found?
Maltose can be found in malted foods and beer.
Where can sucrose be found?
Sucrose can be found in table sugar and fruits.
