Carbohydrates Flashcards
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What are the 3 monosaccharides and what are they good for?
A
Glucose, fructose, galactose - a good energy source
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What do carbohydrates contain?
A
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
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What are the 3 disaccharides and what is their purpose?
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Maltose, sucrose, lactose - make good transport molecules
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What are the 3 main polysaccharides and what are they good for?
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Starch, glycogen, cellulose - good storage molecules
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What do monosaccharides and disaccharides have in common?
A
They are sweet and soluble
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Are polysaccharides soluble?
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No
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What is the general formula for monosaccharides?
A
C(H20)n
