biological molecules past mistakes Flashcards
1
Q
What makes molecules classed as monosaccharides ?
A
no glucosidic bond, single (one) sugar unit
1
Q
contrast monosaccharides and polysaccharides
A
monosachariodes:
Small
soluble
no glycosidic bond
osmotic effect
monomer - single unit
cannot be hydrolysed ( broken down)
Polysaccharides:
large
not soluble
has glycosidic bonds
no osmotic effect
many units- polymer
can be hydrolysed