Carbohydrate Biomolecules 10/9/24 Flashcards
1
Q
name the
3 Classes Carbohydrates
A
Monosacchrides
Disacchrides
Polysacchrides
2
Q
Monossachride sugars
A
Glucose C6H12O6
Fructose
3
Q
Monossachride Characteristcs
A
- sweet & water soluble
- reducing sugars ( Benedict solution Blue –> Brick Red )
4
Q
Dissachride sugars
A
Maltose: glucose - glucose
sucorse: glucose - fructose
5
Q
Dissachride chracteristcs
A
sweet & water soluble
some are reducing sugars
6
Q
polysacchrides
A
Glycogen
Cellulose
Starch
7
Q
polysacchride bond
A
many sugars joined together
8
Q
Glycogen bond
A
long chains of glucose molecules
9
Q
glycogen role
A
- stores polysacchrides in animal liver and muscles
10
Q
role of starch
A
stores polysacchrides in plants
( rice, pasta, etc ).
11
Q
role of cellulose in plants
A
provides palnts with support and integrity
12
Q
role of cellulose in animals
A
provides dietry fiber
13
Q
what is cellulose
A
a structural polysacchride found in plant cell walls
14
Q
Carbohydrate functions
A
- To provide energy
- food storage
- cell wall integrity
