2.1.2 Properties Of Glucose And Ribose Flashcards
1
Q
What type of carbohydrate is glucose?
A
Hexose monosaccharide
2
Q
What type of carbohydrate is ribose?
A
Pentose monosaccharide
3
Q
What is the formula for a glucose molecule?
A
C6H12O6
4
Q
How is glucose soluble in water?
A
Because hydrogen bonds form between the OH groups and water molecules
5
Q
Why does glucose need to be soluble?
A
So that it can dissolve into the cytosol of the cell
