2.1.2b/c) To explain carbohydrates as monomers/polymers & explain the condensation reaction Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrates
A
Energy store
Source of energy (primary)
Structure of the cell
Contains: carbon, hydrogen & oxygen
2
Q
Carbon
A
Form 4 covalent bonds
3
Q
Monomer to polymer
A
Polymerisation
4
Q
Monosaccharides
A
Simple sugars- 1 unit
e.g. glucose, fructose, ribose
5
Q
Polysaccharides
A
Many units
e.g. starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin
6
Q
Disaccharides
A
2 units
e.g. maltose, sucrose, lactose
7
Q
Monosaccharides
A
Trios/pentose/hexose sugars
Soluble in water
Sweet tasting
Form crystals
8
Q
Glucose
A
Monosaccharides
Single sugar unit
6 carbon atoms
Hexose sugar
9
Q
Condensation reaction
A
Glucose + Glucose
Leaves H2O
10
Q
Hydrolyzation
A
Reverse of condensation reaction
11
Q
Maltose
A
1-4 glycosidic bond
12
Q
Alpha glucose
A
Carbon 1 H-OH
13
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Beta glucose
A
Carbon 2 OH-H
