B.1.2 Carbohydrates - Monosaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Individual molecules that make up chains of large molecules.
2
Q
Give 3 examples of a monomer
A
Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides
3
Q
What do monomers come together to form?
A
Polymers
4
Q
What is a single monomer called?
A
Monosaccharide
5
Q
What is a pair of monosaccharides called?
A
Disaccharide
6
Q
What is a polysaccharide?
A
A load of monosaccharides combined in large numbers
7
Q
What is a reducing sugar?
A
A sugar that can donate electrons to other chemicals
8
Q
What is the test for a reducing sugar?
A
Benedict’s test
