carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
monosaccharides general formula
A
Cn (H2O)n
2
Q
what reaction joins 2 monosaccharides?
A
condensation
3
Q
what bond is formed when dissacharides are formed from monosaccharides
A
glycosidic
4
Q
why is starch the main plant storage sugar
A
insoluble due to its structure, good fro storage
5
Q
cellulose
A
forms chains which run parallel with hydrogen bonds between chains to form microfibrils which form fibrils which form cell wall
