1- Monosaccharides Flashcards
What are monosaccharides the monomer of?
Carbohydrates.
What do carbohydrates make up in a cell?
About 1/10 of the organic matter in a cell.
Name 3 functions in which carbohydrates do?
Energy sourceage.
Energy storage.
Structure.
Energy sourceage.
Provide the energy for respiration.
Energy storage.
Store energy.
Structure.
eg cellulose.
What elements does carbohydrates contain?
Carbon.
Hydrogen.
Oxyen.
Cn(H20)N.
Name 3 properties in which monosaccharides have?
Soluble in water.
Sweet tasting.
Form crystals.
monosaccharides are grouped according to how many carbon atoms it has, name the groups.
Triose.
Tetrose.
Pentose.
Hexose.
What are the most common sugars called?
Hexose sugars.
What do pentose and hexose sugars tend to form ?
Ring structures.
How is ‘a glucose’ formed?
When the OH at C1 is below the plane of the ring.
How is ‘b glucose’ formed?
When the OH at C1 is above the plane of the ring.
monosaccharides can be bonded together with a condensation reaction to form what?
Glycosidic bond.
What can the glycosidic bond be broken by?
Hydrolysis.
