Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are disaccharides composed of?
A
Two monosaccharides sub units
2
Q
What type of bond is found in a disaccharide?
A
Glycosidic bonds
3
Q
What waste product is produced when disaccharides are formed?
A
Water
4
Q
What type of reaction forms glycosidic bonds?
A
Condensation reaction
5
Q
What is hydrolysis?
A
A reaction where water is chemically added to break down a glycosidic bond.
6
Q
What is used to test for reducing sugars?
A
Benedict’s
7
Q
What can cause a disease causing prion to form?
A
A normal prion can spontaneously adopt a disease causing prion
They can form by consuming contaminated food
They can form due to the mutation of the DNA
8
Q
What are some types of disease causing prions?
A
vCJD
BSE (Mad cow disease)
Scrapie found in sheep
