monosaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
how many carbons does glucose have
A
6, is a hexose monosaccharide
2
Q
what are the two variants of glucose
A
alpha
beta
3
Q
is glucose soluble
A
-is polar so soluble in water
-insoluble in non polar solvents
4
Q
how does glucoses structure help it
A
-structure makes it soluble (easily transportable)
-bonds contain a lot of energy
5
Q
how many carbons are there is ribose
A
5, is a pentose monosaccharide
6
Q
the two important pentose molecules
A
ribose
deoxyribose
7
Q
How is deoxyribose and ribose important
A
important constituents of DNA + RNA
8
Q
why is glucose soluble
A
hydro bond that forms between Hydroxyl (OH) groups and water
9
Q
glucose main function
A
main energy source in plants/animals
