1A Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monosaccharide?
A
A monomer of a carbohydrate
2
Q
What are three examples of monosaccharides?
A
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
3
Q
What is the difference between molecules of alpha glucose and molecules of beta glucose?
A
Alpha - HO-OH at bottom
Beta - HO-OH bottom then top
4
Q
What two molecules form maltose (a disaccharide)?
A
Two alpha glucose molecules
5
Q
What two molecules form sucrose (a disaccharide)?
A
Glucose & Fructose
6
Q
What two molecules form lactose (a disaccharide)?
A
Glucose & Galactose
7
Q
How are disaccharides formed?
A
TWO monosaccharides are joined by a CONDENSATION REACTION the forms a GLYCOSIDIC BOND by RELEASING a molecule of WATER
