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Biomolecules Flashcards

1
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Disaccharides

A

Maltose
Lactose
Sucrose

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Oligosaccharides

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Glycolipids and glycoproteins

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Polysaccharides

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Glycogen
Starch
Cellulose

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4
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Deoxyaldose

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Modified monosaccharide that’s a major component of DNA

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Acetylated amino sugars

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Modified monosaccharide
Components of glycoproteins/lipids
Cell signaling, adhesion, immune response

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Acidic sugars

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Modified monosaccharide
In cell membrane and extra cellular matrix
Ex. Glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans

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7
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Sugar esters

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Modified monosaccharide
Signaling molecule
CNS - gangliosides and oligodendrocytes

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Sugar alcohols

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Modified monosaccharide
Ex. Mannitol sorbitol xylitol
Lowers amt of glucose being released into the blood

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What are fatty acids synthesized from?

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Acetyl- CoA
2 Carbons
Synthesized 2 C at a time

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Monosaccharides

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Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Ribose

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