Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbohydrates
A
They are the main source for energy
Can also be used for structure
Hydrophilic- Love water
2
Q
Element in carbohydrate?
A
Carbon hydrogen and oxygen
Usually in a 1:2:1 ration
3
Q
What are monosaccharides
A
Single sugar unit( monomer)
4
Q
What are disaccharides?
A
Two simple sugar molecule
5
Q
What are complex carbohydrates?
A
They are polysaccharides( polymers)
6
Q
What are polysaccharides? Or polymer
A
They are large macromolecules made from monosaccharides
- glycogen
- Starch
- Cellulose
7
Q
Where is glycogen found in and what is it
A
Found in animal muscle and liver
Excess storage of sugar for energy
Broken down into glucose( monomer)
8
Q
Where is starch found in and what it is
A
Found in plants
Excess storage of sugar for energy
Made of glucose
Ex: celery
