1.3 Carbohydrates- disaccharides and polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
glucose joined to glucose forms…
A
…maltose
2
Q
glucose joined to fructose forms…
A
…sucrose
3
Q
glucose joined to galactose forms…
A
…lactose
4
Q
What happens in a condensation reaction?
A
When the monosaccharides join a molecule of water is removed. This forms a glycosidic bond.
5
Q
How do you detect a non- reducing sugar?
A
It must first be hydrolysed into its monosaccharide components by hydrolysis
6
Q
How are polysaccharides formed?
A
by combining together many monosaccharide molecules
7
Q
What bonds are monosaccharides joined by?
A
glycosidic bonds
