3.1.2 Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbohydrates?
A
Molecules that only consist of glucose, carbon and hydrogen.
2
Q
What are carbohydrate monomers made of?
A
Sugar units.
3
Q
What are the most common monomers?
A
Glucose, fructose and galactose
4
Q
What are monosaccharides?
A
Monosaccharides are the monomers from which larger carbohydrates are made
