Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

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


See full index

Biology > Biological Molecules > Flashcards

Biological Molecules Flashcards

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

Definition of cellulose

A

A polysaccharide made of beta glucose monomers that is used as a structural polysaccharide to provide strength in cell walls

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

Definition of disaccharide

A

Molecules formed by the condensation of two monosaccharides

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

Definition of glycogen

A

Highly branched polysaccharide made of alpha glucose that is used as the main storage of energy in humans and animals

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

Definition of glycosidic bond

A

A bond between 2 monosaccharides formed in a condensation reaction

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

Definition of hydrolysis

A

Breaking a chemical bond between 2 molecules using a water molecule

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

Definition of hydrolysis

A

Breaking a chemical bond between 2 molecules using a water molecule

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

What is lactose made from

A

Glucose and galactose

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

What is maltose made from

A

Two alpha glucose molecules

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

Definition of a monosaccharide

A

Individual sugar molecule

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

Definition of a monosaccharide

A

Individual sugar molecule

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

Definition of a polysaccharide

A

Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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

Definition of starch

A

A polysaccharide made of alpha glucose monomers that is the main storage of energy in plants

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

What is sucrose made from

A

Glucose and fructose

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