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2.1.2 - Biologial Molecules (set B - Carbohydrates) Flashcards

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Explain what a carbohydrate is?

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molecules that only contains the elements carbon,hydrogen and oxygen- they are known as saccharides or sugars

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Give the general formula of carbohydrates, where n is the number of carbons in the molecule?

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(CH ₂O) ₙ

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Define a monosaccharide?

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Single sugar unit, eg glucose, fructose and ribose

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Define a disaccharide?

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formed when two monosaccharides are joined together by a glycosidic bond, happens in a condensation reaction which involves the removal of a molecule of water, eg maltose or sucrose

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Give three examples of monosaccharides?

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  • glucose
  • fructose
  • ribose
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Give three examples of disaccharides?

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  • lactose
  • maltose
  • sucrose
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Define a polysaccharide?

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A long chain of monosaccharides which are linked together by glycosidic bonds, eg glycogen, cellulose and starch

  • multiple monomers
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Give three examples of polysaccharides?

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  • glycogen
  • cellulose
  • starch
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What is glucose?give its formula and both its structural variations?

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Glucose is a monosaccharide with the molecular formula of C ₆H ₁₂O ₆ it is important for providing energy to cells - excess glucose is stored as glycogen

  • 2 structural variations of glucose molecules, alpha and beta - main difference is the hydroxyl groups are opposite
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What are the two structural variations of glucose?

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Alpha and beta glucose molecules

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Why are glucose molecules soluble in water?significance?

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The reason glucose dissolves readily in water is because it has lots of polar hydroxyl groups which can form hydrogen-bonds with water molecules

  • important as it allows glucose to pass through the cell membrane of cells
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Explain what a condensation reaction is?

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a reaction in which two molecules combine to form a single molecule - a small molecule, often water is usually removed during the reaction

  • involved in the formation of a disaccharide
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Explain how a disaccharide is formed with reference to the bond formed?

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Formed when two monosaccharides are joined together by a glycosidic bond in a condensation reaction which also involves the removal of a water molecule

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Explain how the disaccharide maltose if formed?

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During condensation reaction, bond is formed between carbon 1 of one alpha glucose molecule and carbon 4 of the other alpha glucose molecule (called 1-4 glycosidic bond) - water also formed as product

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Explain 3 factors of the polysaccharide cellulose?

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  • polymer of long unbranched chains of beta glucose - orientated alternately upwards and downwards
  • condensation reaction links carbon atom 1 to carbon atom 4 on the next beta glucose molecule
  • cellulose molecule is a straight chain
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Give the structure of cellulose?

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  • cellulose chains are linked together by hydrogen bonds which form cellulose microfibrils which join together to make macrofibrils which combine to produce fibres
  • tensile strength of cellulose provides structural support for the cell
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How is cellulose strong?why is it important?

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Cellulose chains are linked together by hydrogen bonds which form cellulose microfibrils - gives it high tensile strength and allows it to support cells and prevents them from bursting

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Explain 2 factors of the polysaccharide cellulose?

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  • Energy store for plants, where excess glucose is stored as starch, so it can be broken down to release energy when needed
  • mixture of the two polysaccharides of alpha glucose (amylase and amylopectin)
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Explain and describe the structure of amylose?

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Long unbranched chain of alpha glucose - due to the angle of the glycosidic bond it has a coiled cylinder structure, allows for efficient storage

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Explain and describe the structure of amylopectin?

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Long branched chain with 1-4 glycosidic bonds between alpha glucose molecules (some glycosidic bonds between carbon 1 and carbon 6 on two glucose molecules) has side branches which allows enzymes to easily break down and access the glycosidic bond - so glucose can be released quickly

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Explain 3 factors of the structure of the polysaccharide starch?

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  • condensation reaction links carbon atom 1 via a glycosidic bond to carbon atom 4 on the next alpha glucose molecule
  • glucose molecules ordinated in the same way - as opposed to alternately up and down like cellulose
  • starch molecule is curved and the size if not fixed
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Explain 2 factors of the polysaccharide glycogen?

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  • main energy storage material in animals and fungi - excess glucose stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles of humans
  • polymer of repeating alpha glucose sub-units, similar structure to amylopectin but has more side branches so more energy can be released
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Explain 2 factors of the structure of the polysaccharide glycogen?

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  • glycogen is very compact - makes it a good energy store
  • glycogen does not affect the osmosis balance of cells
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Explain how cell walls are made,reference starch and fibres?

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Cellulose molecules make hydrogen bonds with each other forming microfibrils which join together to form macro fibrils which then combine to produce fibres

  • these fibres are strong and insoluble and are used to make the cell wall
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Explain the significance of glycogen having more branches then amylopectin?

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  • more compact, so it requires less space to be stored - due to coiling of the polymer chain
  • more free ends on the branches - so glucose molecules can be added or removed efficiently
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What are the two monosaccharides which are condensed to form maltose?

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Condensation of two alpha glucose molecules

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What are the two monosaccharides which are condensed to form sucrose?

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Condensation of a glucose molecule and fructose

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What are the two monosaccharides which are condensed to form lactose?

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Condensation of a glucose molecule and a galactose molecule

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What is the difference between a hexose monosaccharide and a pentose monosaccharide?

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Pentose is a five-carbon monosaccharide, whereas hexose contains six carbon atoms

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Give an example of a hexose monosaccharides?

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  • glucose
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Give an example of a pentose monosaccharide?

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  • ribose
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Explain what a hydrolysis reaction is?

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Reverse of condensation reaction, a larger molecule forms two smaller molecules with a water molecule being consumed in order to break a chemical bond between 2 molecules

  • eg ester bonds between fatty acids and glycerol in lipids
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Explain how glucose is released from starch or glucose, reference hydrolysis reactions?

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To release glucose for respiration, starch or glycogen undergo hydrolysis reactions, and require the addition of water molecules

  • reaction is catalysed by enzymes
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Define what a monomer is and give some examples?

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Smaller units that join together to form large molecules - for example monosaccharides (glucose,fructose and ribose) amino acids and nucleotides

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Define what a polymer is and give some examples?

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Molecules formed when many monomers join together - for example polysaccharides, proteins and DNA/RNA

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Describe the properties of alpha glucose - give 3?

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  • small and water soluble - easily transported in bloodstream
  • complementary shape to antiport for co-transport for absorption in gut
  • complementary shape to enzymes for glycolysis - respiratory substrate
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Name 3 disaccharides, describe how they form?

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Condensation reaction forms glycosidic bond between 2 monosaccharides

  • maltose : glucose + glucose
  • sucrose : glucose + fructose
  • lactose : glucose + galactose
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Explain what type of bonds cellulose,glycogen and starch have?

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  • Starch - alpha 1-4 glycosidic bonds
  • glycogen - alpha 1-4, 1-6 glycosidic bonds
  • cellulose - beta 1-4 glycosidic bonds

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