Lecture 5 - Carbs 1 Flashcards
(5 cards)
______ + water –> _____ + oxygen
carbon dioxide
carbohydrates
What are the 3 key types of carbohydrate?
- Sugars
- Starches
- Dietary fibre
What are 5 functions of carbs?
- Preferred energy source
- Structural (within cells)
- Genetic (DNA and RNA)
- Function e.g. glycoproteins
- Adds taste, colour and texture to food and drinks
What 3 elements do carbs contain?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
How many sugars are in a: Monosaccharide Disaccharide Oligosaccharide Polysaccharide
1
2
3-9
10+