11 Flashcards
1
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Number of carbon atoms
A
Glucose has 6 carbon atoms.
2
Q
Number of saccharide units
A
Glucose is a monosaccharide
3
Q
Location of carbonyl functional group
A
Glucose has the carbonyl group on the first carbon (C1).
4
Q
Reducing property
A
Glucose exhibits reducing properties.
5
Q
Physiology:
A
Glucose is a primary source of energy in organisms.
6
Q
Polarity:
A
Glucose is a polar molecule.
7
Q
Sweetness compared to sucrose:
A
Glucose is less sweet than sucrose.
8
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Glycolytic end product (Aerobic):
A
In aerobic conditions, glucose’s end product is pyruvate.
9
Q
Glycolytic end product (Anaerobic):
A
In anaerobic conditions, glucose’s end product is lactate or lactic acid.
10
Q
Net ATP yield per glucose per glycolysis:
A
The net ATP yield from glycolysis is 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
