Carbohydrates 1: Sugar

Question 1

Define Glycosidic bond

Answer 1

A bond formed between two monosaccharides by a condensation reaction

Question 2

What are carbohydrates

Answer 2

They are hydrated carbons containing Carbon Hydrogen and Oxygen

Question 3

Define Isomer

Answer 3

Molecules with the same formula, but different molecular structure

Question 4

Alpha glucose + A glucose

Answer 4

Maltose

Question 5

Alpha glucose + Fructose

Answer 5

Sucrose

Question 6

Beta galactose + B glucose

Answer 6

Lactose

Question 7

Beta glucose + B glucose

Answer 7

Cellobiose

Question 8

What are monosaccharides

Answer 8

They are sugars that are soluble in water but insoluble in non polar solvents.

Question 9

What are disaccharides

Answer 9

They are sweet and soluble like monosaccharides

Question 10

What is the Alpha glucoses role in the body

Answer 10

Energy source, component of starch and glycogen which act as energy stores.

Question 11

What is the Beta glucose role in the body

Answer 11

Energy source, components of cellulose, which provides structural support in plant cell walls

Question 12

What is C6 H12 O6

Answer 12

Alpha and Beta glucose