Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology > Biochemistry - Carbohydrates > Flashcards

Biochemistry - Carbohydrates Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

What are carbohydrates made of?

A

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What 3 examples of monosaccharaides?

A

Glucose
Fructose
Galactose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What 3 examples of disaccharides?

A

Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What 3 examples of polysaccharides?

A

Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What type of glucose does starch made out of?

A

Alpha glucose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What type of glucose does cellulose mad out of

A

Beta glucose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Which 2 polymers make starch?

A

Amylose

Amylopectin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is an isomer?

A

molecules that have the same molecular formula but have a different arrangement of atoms in space

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What kind of monosaccharide are Alpha and Beta glucose

A

Hexose monosaccharide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What kind of monosaccharide is ribose?

A

Pentose monosaccharide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the reaction called when two monosaccharaides join together?

A

Condensation reaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the reaction called when a disaccharide is turned back into a monosaccharide?

A

Hydrolyse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is maltose made of?

A

Glucose and glucose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is sucrose made of?

A

Fructose and glucose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is lactose made of

A

Galactose and glucose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Biology (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions