biological molecules Flashcards
1
Q
what do long chains of monomers form
A
polymers
2
Q
what is a singler monermer
A
monnosacheride
3
Q
what is the formular of monosacccharides
A
(CH2O) n
4
Q
what is the value of ‘n’ between
A
3-7
5
Q
give an example of a monosaccharide
A
glucose, fructose
6
Q
what is the test for reducing sugars?
A
benedicts test
7
Q
what is the specific requirment for a benedicts test and what is the result
A
heating in a water bath
copper / orange brown
8
Q
what is a disaccharide
A
two monosaccharides
9
Q
give two examples
A
glucose+glucose= maltose
glucose+fructose=sucrose
10
Q
how are two monnosaccharides joined and what reaction occurs
A
by a glycosidic bond
condensation reaction
11
Q
how are disaccharides browken
A
hydrolisis
12
Q
what is a condensation reaction
A
removal of water
13
Q
what is a hydrolisis reaction
A
adding of water
14
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