1A Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
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Define polymers
A
Large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together.
2
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What are carbohydrates
A
Polymers
3
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What are monomers
A
Small basic molecular units
4
Q
Give Examples of monomers
A
Examples of monomers include monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides.
5
Q
What are carbohydrates made from
A
Monosaccharides
6
Q
What are the two types of glucose
A
Alpha and beta
7
Q
What are isomers
A
molecules with the same molecular formula as each other, but with the atoms connected in a different way
