Biological Molecules General AI Flashcards
What are monosaccharides?
Monomers from which larger carbohydrates are made
Common examples include glucose, galactose, and fructose.
What type of reaction forms a glycosidic bond?
Condensation reaction between two monosaccharides
This reaction results in the formation of larger carbohydrate molecules.
What is maltose?
A disaccharide formed by the condensation of two glucose molecules
Maltose is commonly found in malted foods and beverages.
What is sucrose?
A disaccharide formed by the condensation of a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule
Sucrose is commonly known as table sugar.
What is lactose?
A disaccharide formed by the condensation of a glucose molecule and a galactose molecule
Lactose is the sugar found in milk.
What are the two isomers of glucose?
a-glucose and ß-glucose.
Fill in the blank: Glucose has two isomers, _______ and ß-glucose.
a-glucose
Which isomer of glucose has the hydroxyl group on the first carbon atom pointing down?
a-glucose.
Which isomer of glucose has the hydroxyl group on the first carbon atom pointing up?
ß-glucose.
True or False: a-glucose and ß-glucose have the same molecular formula but different structures.
True.
