B1.1-B2.2 Flashcards
1
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Cellulose
A
Only found in plants and are unbranched
Made of only beta glucose. Are very firm.
2
Q
State the difference between alpha and beta
A
Alpha - OH group is oriented down
Beta - OH group is oriented up
3
Q
Lipids
A
Hydrophobic, fatty acids :
Saturated- single bond between each carbon
Unsaturate- double bonds
Cis- hydrogen
on the same side and a bend
Trans - opposite sides and no bends and solid
4
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